Honesdale High School
- Honesdale High School serves 811 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Honesdale High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 811 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Honesdale High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Honesdale High School is 0.06, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #138 out of 2,835 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne Highlands SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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-2 | 374 students
0.4 miles
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-3010 0.4 PK-2 374 - Honesdale Wayne Highlands Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 460 students
0.4 miles
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-5900 0.4 6-8 460 - Honesdale Lakeside Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 417 students
0.6 miles
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-6820 0.6 3-5 417 - Waymart Wilson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 302 students
7.5 miles
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800)321-9973 7.5 PK-5 302 - Hawley Wallenpaupack Area Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 697 students
8.4 miles
139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570)226-4557 8.4 6-8 697
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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