Top Rankings
Wallenpaupack Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,814 students in Wallenpaupack Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wallenpaupack Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,814 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wallenpaupack Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
63 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,333 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
83%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
209
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
242
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,781 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,709 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,781
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,709
$23,119
Best Wallenpaupack Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallenpaupack Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2552 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #22.
Wallenpaupack South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
989 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570) 676-3335
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570) 676-3335
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
187 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: 3-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
158 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: K-2
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,814 students.
What is the rank of Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District is ranked #228 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallenpaupack Area School District?
83% of Wallenpaupack Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wallenpaupack Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,709 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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