Wallenpaupack Area SD School District

2552 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Wallenpaupack Area SD 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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,816 students in Wallenpaupack Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wallenpaupack Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,816 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Wallenpaupack Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#190 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
47 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,355 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
187
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,760 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,690 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$75 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,760
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,690
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wallenpaupack Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wallenpaupack Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallenpaupack Area High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2552 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
187 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: 3-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Wallenpaupack Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
158 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-4557
Grades: K-2
| 434 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wallenpaupack Area SD School District?
Wallenpaupack Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,816 students.
What is the rank of Wallenpaupack Area SD School District?
Wallenpaupack Area SD School District is ranked #200 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 SD School District?
83% of Wallenpaupack Area SD School District students are White, 11% 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 SD School District?
Wallenpaupack Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wallenpaupack Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,690 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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