Honesdale High School
- Honesdale High School serves 787 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Honesdale High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 32%.
- Honesdale High School operates within the Wayne Highlands School District.
- Wayne Highlands School District's 90-94% graduation rate is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
Top Placements (Pennsylvania)
Honesdale High School is Listed among the top public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Honesdale High School's student population of 787 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 787 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Honesdale High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2835 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Honesdale High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 46% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 62% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 10% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 95% | 68% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Honesdale High School is Wayne Highlands School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 663 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Wayne Highlands School District's student population of 2,533 students has decreased by 10% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $15,631 is higher than the state average of $13,048. The district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,737 is higher than the state average of $12,915. The district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
| School District Name | Wayne Highlands School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 6 | 3 |
| Number of Students Managed | 2,533 | 1,464 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 46% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 62% |
| District Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 86% |
| District Total Revenue | $44 MM | $19 MM |
| District Spending | $42 MM | $19 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $15,631 | $13,048 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,737 | $12,915 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Honesdale High School is Western Wayne High School (8.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wayne Highlands Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stourbridge Primary Center (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Honesdale Stourbridge Primary Center Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
0.4 miles
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-3010 0.4 PK-5 373 - Honesdale Wayne Highlands Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 470 students
0.4 miles
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-5900 0.4 6-8 470 - Honesdale Lakeside Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 405 students
0.6 miles
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-6820 0.6 2-5 405 - Waymart Wilson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 307 students
7.5 miles
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800)321-9973 7.5 PK-5 307 - Hawley Wallenpaupack Area Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 706 students
8.4 miles
139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570)226-4557 8.4 6-8 706
School Reviews
| 5 As an alumni, I was well prepared for college academically. I was a music student and didn't feel as well prepared in that area, but because of the dedication of my teachers they took extra time to make sure I was ready for the challenges in that area ahead in college despite the lack of course offerings in the music area. It's a great school with a great faculty. - Posted by Student/Alumni - music |
| 5 Honesdale High School is a great school that offers many activities and especially excells in their music program. All students who attend here will recieve the best education out there. - Posted by Parent - dsas2 |
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