For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 10,090 students in Washington County, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, PA are South Fayette High School, Peters Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Washington County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peters Twp High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fayette High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Peters Twp High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Rolling Hills Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Elm St Extension
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Trinity Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Pike St
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Gr: 7-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bentworth Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Charleroi Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Fecsen Dr
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 483-3600
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 483-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Gr: 7-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Washington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Mon Valley Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Five Guttman Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 489-9581
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 489-9581
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #1313.
Burgettstown Middle School High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Ringgold Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ram Drive
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2200
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Bethlehem-center Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Gr: 7-12 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Ctc (Of Washington County)
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
136 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 5-6
120 Alexander Ave
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-8454
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-8454
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
36 Cecil Elementary Dr
Cecil, PA 15321
(412) 221-6808
Cecil, PA 15321
(412) 221-6808
Gr: K-4 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
401 Waddell
Donora, PA 15033
(724) 379-7600
Donora, PA 15033
(724) 379-7600
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
803 1st St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Gr: K-4 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1200 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2911
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2911
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
625 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Gr: 7-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1099 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5505
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5505
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, PA include South Fayette High School, Peters Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
17 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Charleroi Area High School vs. Ringgold Sr. High School, Burgettstown Middle School High School vs. Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School, Mcguffey High School vs. Trinity Sr. High School
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