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#507 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 18% in state

Wallenpaupack Area HS

High School · Wallenpaupack Area Sd · Hawley, PA

A Wallenpaupack Area Sd high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2552 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428

  • Math 46% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$28,265
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Wallenpaupack Area HS score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wallenpaupack 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low164/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hawley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,463

Median home value

$263,300

Median rent

$1,195/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wallenpaupack Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$28,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wallenpaupack Area HS is listed in Wallenpaupack Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wallenpaupack Area HS

Wallenpaupack Area HS is a public high school in Hawley, PA, part of Wallenpaupack Area Sd, serving approximately 1,001 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wallenpaupack Area HS

What grades does Wallenpaupack Area HS serve?

Wallenpaupack Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wallenpaupack Area HS?

Wallenpaupack Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,001 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallenpaupack Area HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Wallenpaupack Area HS is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wallenpaupack Area HS rank in PA?

Wallenpaupack Area HS ranks #507 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wallenpaupack Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Wallenpaupack Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Wallenpaupack Area HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallenpaupack Area HS has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wallenpaupack Area HS a charter school?

No, Wallenpaupack Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wallenpaupack Area HS a Title I school?

No, Wallenpaupack Area HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallenpaupack Area HS?

99.7% of students at Wallenpaupack 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
1,001
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 18428)
12,446
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
52.8
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 18428; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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