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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,788 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 Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wallenpaupack Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 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
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
51 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,323 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
176
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,058 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,958 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,058
$23,649
Spending / Student
$26,958
$23,073
Best Wallenpaupack Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallenpaupack Area High School
Magnet 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
| 990 students
Rank: #22.
Wallenpaupack South Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School
Magnet 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
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School
Magnet 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
| 644 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wallenpaupack Pri School
Magnet School
158 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: K-2
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District is ranked #223 out of 679 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 $26,958 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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