Wallenpaupack Area School District

2552 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428-7045
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Wallenpaupack Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,759 students in Wallenpaupack Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wallenpaupack Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,759 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wallenpaupack Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#236 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

43%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

67%
57%
91%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
28%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
12%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
82%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,718 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,395 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$87 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$31,718
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$31,395
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Wallenpaupack Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
187 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Gr: 3-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wallenpaupack South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
989 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570) 676-3335
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Wallenpaupack Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2552 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
158 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,759 students.
What is the rank of Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District is ranked #242 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallenpaupack Area School District?
82% of Wallenpaupack Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallenpaupack Area School District?
Wallenpaupack Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Wallenpaupack Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,395 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,759 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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