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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 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
2,931 Schools
# Students
2,759 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
124,167 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.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
82%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,374 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,241 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,374
$23,730
Spending / Student
$27,241
$23,152
Best Wallenpaupack Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
187 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
989 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570) 676-3335
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2552 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
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
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 #241 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 $27,241 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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