Top Rankings
Wayne Highlands SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,277 students in Wayne Highlands SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wayne Highlands SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,277 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wayne Highlands SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
10 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
2,066 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
170
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
193
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,101 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,987 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,101
$23,665
Spending / Student
$24,987
$23,089
Best Wayne Highlands SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damascus Area School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Honesdale High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Grades: 3-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Preston School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1493 Crosstown Highway
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Highlands SD School District?
Wayne Highlands SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,277 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Highlands SD School District?
Wayne Highlands SD School District is ranked #100 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Highlands SD School District?
91% of Wayne Highlands SD School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne Highlands SD School District?
Wayne Highlands SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wayne Highlands SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,987 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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