Excellent
#404 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Western Wayne HS
High School · Western Wayne Sd · Lake Ariel, PA
A Western Wayne Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1970A Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Math 48% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Wayne HS score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Western Wayne 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,209
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18436; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Western Wayne Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Wayne HS is listed in Western Wayne SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Wayne HS
Western Wayne HS is a public high school in Lake Ariel, PA, part of Western Wayne Sd, serving approximately 541 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Wayne HS
What grades does Western Wayne HS serve?
Western Wayne HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Wayne HS?
Western Wayne HS has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne HS is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Wayne HS rank in PA?
Western Wayne HS ranks #404 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Western Wayne HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Wayne HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Western Wayne HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Wayne HS has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Western Wayne HS a charter school?
No, Western Wayne HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Wayne HS a Title I school?
No, Western Wayne HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Wayne HS?
51.0% of students at Western Wayne 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
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (800) 321-9973
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18436)
- 13,225
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 18436; 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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