PEN ARGYL AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Pen Argyl Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pen Argyl Area SD school district, located in Pen Argyl, PA with about 545 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Pen Argyl Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pen Argyl Area High School, located in the heart of the Slate Belt region of Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Pen Argyl Area School District. Committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and supportive faculty engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the high school is a focal point for community spirit and pride in Pen Argyl. The institution maintains a strong tradition of athletics and student organizations, which serve to enrich the student experience and encourage collaboration and leadership skills. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive environment, Pen Argyl Area High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking, communication, and technological skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape while maintaining a connection to the local traditions of the surrounding community.

For more information, contact Pen Argyl Area HS at (610) 863-1293 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 W Laurel Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072-1052
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PEN ARGYL AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pen Argyl, PA with about 545 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pen Argyl Area SD
Total Students:
545
Teachers:
37.61
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 545 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEN ARGYL AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
1.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.