School Overview
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.
502
Total Students
40.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pen Argyl Area HS
Demographic Student Count
White434
Hispanic29
Black10
Asian6
Two or More22
American Indian1
  • White
    434 (86.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Pen Argyl Area SD
Phone: (610)863-1293
Website: http://www.penargylschooldistrict.org/penargyl/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 128
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 128
Grade 12 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pen Argyl Area HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9128
Grade 10123
Grade 11128
Grade 12123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pen Argyl Area HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24448.6%
Male25851.4%