Pen Argyl Area School District

The Pen Argyl Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Pen Argyl Area High School, Wind Gap Middle School, and Plainfield Elementary School. The district's schools generally perform above the state average, with Pen Argyl Area High School and Plainfield Elementary standing out as academic standouts.

Pen Argyl Area High School is the district's top performer, ranking 201 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 95% 4-year graduation rate and strong performance on Keystone Exams, with 62.5% proficiency in Biology and 65% proficiency in Literature. Plainfield Elementary also excels, with 63.7% and 60.6% proficiency rates in PSSA Math and ELA tests, respectively, well above the state averages.

While the district's schools have a predominantly white student population, they maintain relatively low dropout rates and provide varying levels of free/reduced lunch support. The significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and the other schools suggests the district may allocate resources unevenly across grade levels, an area that could benefit from further examination. Overall, the Pen Argyl Area School District appears to offer a solid educational foundation, with several standout schools and a consistent level of performance across the district.