Honesdale HS

(570)253-2046

697 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Honesdale High School, located at 459 Terrace Street in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wayne Highlands School District. Nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains region, the school is known for being a central pillar of the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal development.

Beyond its core academic mission, Honesdale High School is recognized for its active role in the regional community, often serving as a hub for local events, athletics, and cultural activities. The school prides itself on maintaining strong traditions while preparing students for post-secondary success through advanced placement courses, vocational training, and various student-led organizations. Its location in Honesdale allows it to offer a unique small-town educational experience characterized by strong faculty-student relationships and a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

697

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Honesdale HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	624
Hispanic	42
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
624 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.0 %)
Asian
12 (1.7 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne Highlands SD
Phone:	(570)253-2046
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 191

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 170