Summary:
The city of Hawley, Pennsylvania is home to four schools that are part of the Wallenpaupack Area School District, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all four schools having an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the district is Wallenpaupack Area High School, which is ranked 153 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature. In contrast, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School lags behind the district and state averages in PSSA Math, with only 32.9% of students proficient or better across all grades, indicating a need for targeted interventions at the middle school level.
Another standout school is Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School, which is ranked 555 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and excels in PSSA Math, with 62.5% of students proficient or better across all grades, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The district appears to allocate significant resources to its schools, with high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, but the academic outcomes are mixed, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play.
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