Very Good
#775 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Pen Argyl Area HS
High School · Pen Argyl Area Sd · Pen Argyl, PA
A Pen Argyl Area Sd high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 W Laurel Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
- Math 40% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pen Argyl Area HS score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pen Argyl Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,067
Median home value
$244,100
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pen Argyl Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pen Argyl Area HS is listed in Pen Argyl Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl Area HS is a public high school in Pen Argyl, PA, part of Pen Argyl Area Sd, serving approximately 466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pen Argyl Area HS
What grades does Pen Argyl Area HS serve?
Pen Argyl Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pen Argyl Area HS?
Pen Argyl Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pen Argyl Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Pen Argyl Area HS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pen Argyl Area HS rank in PA?
Pen Argyl Area HS ranks #775 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pen Argyl Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Pen Argyl Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pen Argyl Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pen Argyl Area HS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pen Argyl Area HS a charter school?
No, Pen Argyl Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pen Argyl Area HS a Title I school?
No, Pen Argyl Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pen Argyl Area HS?
49.6% of students at Pen Argyl Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (610) 863-1293
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 18072)
- 7,053
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18072; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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