Serving 1,001 students in grades 9-12, Wallenpaupack Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,001 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallenpaupack Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wallenpaupack Area High School's student population of 1,001 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,001 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Motto
Academic excellence-Responsible citizenship
School Mascot
Buckhorns
School Rankings
Wallenpaupack Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallenpaupack Area High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1852 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buckhorns
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallenpaupack Area High School's ranking?
Wallenpaupack Area High School is ranked #1852 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wallenpaupack Area High School often compared to?
Wallenpaupack Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honesdale High School, Delaware Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallenpaupack Area High School?
The graduation rate of Wallenpaupack Area High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wallenpaupack Area High School?
1,001 students attend Wallenpaupack Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wallenpaupack Area High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallenpaupack Area High School?
Wallenpaupack Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wallenpaupack Area High School offer ?
Wallenpaupack Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wallenpaupack Area High School part of?
Wallenpaupack Area High School is part of Wallenpaupack Area School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2016
I'm not prejudice however I just want my child to be in a white non Hispanic school system. Its one of the reasons we chose WLSS its the best around. I'm happy that my child is being taught by teachers that care about their students. I came from a horrible school district where students were in gangs and drug dealing during breaks. I know what's its like growing up hard and having eyes in the back of your head. WLSS kids don't have to worry about that. I'm glad its a white school system
2 4/14/2016
I go to this school and I'm only a sophomore but I moved from NY in August before my freshman year. I had lots of friends and lots of people liked me in my old school. I had a social life and would hang out with people there. Now since I've been going to WAHS I've never hung out with anybody here outside of school and I have 2 friends because nobody wants to be friends with the black kid from NY. I'm part of the whopping 4% of black kids here and I feel very segregated. I get lots of attention just simply because I'm black and not white like 90% of the students that go to this school. I wish that my parents did not move me out here and I could've stayed in NY where I had friends and a social life. Now I stay home and I'm very depressed. I would not send your kid here if they're from out of state or black.
2 6/22/2011
Very questionable ethics with this school and especially it's faculty. I'm a police officer and can tell you that on more than one occassion, teachers from this school have been involved in everything from minor crimes to major crimes that somehow gets buried out of public view. An example of these crimes is a teacher that resides in a nearby lake community that was arrested for assault on the community president during July 2009. Another example is yet another so-called teacher that owns several small properties that he rents out to young, sometimes underaged females and then has sexual relations with them at random. Another teacher has been convicted of DUI three consecutive times and the list of offenses goes on and on. There is even one former teacher that has a history of petophelia that somehow worked in their middle school and was convicted of crimes against children.
5 12/20/2010
That last review is just BS. I went to Wallenpaupack my whole life, and made sure my Son goes there as well. They DO have a PTA, they do have many many things to do such as a band, chorale, etc. If someones child wilts here, it's not the schools fault. This school has the best programs for special needs children, and a much more flexible school board. I would never send my children anywhere else.
2 5/31/2010
NO I would not recommend this school. If your from out of state, The High School especially, does not allow out of state kids to show their talents, even if they are more talented then the local child, simply because they are from out of state. I wish we knew this before we moved here. My flower (child) Is wilting because of these people. Where we were from my child excelled in everything,Honors, music, theather, band, county arts, you name it. I will gladly move when my child graduates. Also no PTA for parents that want to be involved.This has been truly a disappointment living here. Not what there web page claims. My child was in the National Junior Honor Society. The Junior High was told of this. They never even asked her to the ceremony. Not impressed.
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