| Hempfield Area School District | |
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| Location | |
| United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1952 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Tammy Wolicki |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 6348 in 2009–10 |
| Staff | Approx. 440 |
| Athletic conference | WPIAL 6A |
| District mascot | Spartan |
| Colors | Royal Blue and Silver |
| Other information | |
| Website | District Website |
Hempfield Area School District is a large school district in western Pennsylvania. It is the largest in Westmoreland County with a resident population of over 50,000 and covers approximately 95 square miles (250 km2) and lies 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Pittsburgh. The school district was formed in a merger of The School District of Hempfield Township, Adamsburg School District, Hunker School District, Manor School District and Youngwood School District on July 3, 1961. The school district population comes from Hempfield Township and the boroughs of Adamsburg, Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, and Youngwood. It completely surrounds the city of Greensburg. The community is a mix of Pittsburgh suburbia and rural areas.
The school system includes five elementary buildings, three middle schools, a high school, an alternative education school and an after-school alternative education program. The Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center serves Hempfield students in the high school. Hempfield Area School District is made up of approximately 6,600 students in grades K-12, is served by a professional staff of 445, and an administrative staff of 20.