Honesdale High School

Summary:

Honesdale High School is a public high school serving 697 students in grades 9-12 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Wayne Highlands School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 5% of Pennsylvania high schools, with strong academic outcomes, high graduation rates, and a commitment to supporting its diverse student population.

Honesdale High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students demonstrating high proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in Biology (82.3%) and Literature (84.7%), significantly exceeding state averages. The school also maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.5% to 94.8% over the past 5 years, and a low dropout rate of 1.0% to 3.3%, outperforming nearby schools like Mid Valley Secondary Center, Lakeland Junior/Senior High School, and Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School. Honesdale High School also excels in supporting its subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania high schools for low socioeconomic status students and the top 50% for disabled students.

The school's success can be attributed to its efficient use of resources, with significantly higher per-student spending ($24,221 in 2021-2022) and a lower student-teacher ratio (11.5 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Honesdale High School has maintained a consistent level of high performance over the past 10 years, demonstrating a stable and high-quality educational environment for its diverse student population, which has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity in recent years.

Detail:

Public 9-12

459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431-1599

(570) 253-2046

District: Wayne Highlands School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,221

Feeder schools for Honesdale High School:

Elementary:	Damascus Area School
	Lakeside Elementary School
	Preston School
	Stourbridge Primary Center
Middle:	Wayne Highlands Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 697

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Honesdale High School ranks better than 96% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.82. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Honesdale High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (6%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Honesdale High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Honesdale High School employs 60.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Honesdale High School is $24,221.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Honesdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Honesdale High School 27^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Honesdale High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Wayne Highlands School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Highlands School District 78^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Honesdale High School

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Rank History for all students at Honesdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	57.70	282^nd	583	51.6%
2004	70.90	173^rd	590	70.7%
2005	52.95	336^th	593	43.3%
2006	50.59	367^th	604	39.2%
2007	70.33	181^st	615	70.6%
2008	52.07	364^th	621	41.4%
2009	70.72	183^rd	632	71.0%
2010	65.11	239^th	649	63.2%
2011	68.04	234^th	660	64.5%
2012	74.39	149^th	664	77.6%
2013	78.21	98^th	591	83.4%
2014	72.30	144^th	580	75.2%
2015	82.77	76^th	680	88.8%
2016	80.11	105^th	677	84.5%
2017	79.07	123^rd	663	81.4%
2018	83.41	66^th	673	90.2%
2019	84.30	72^nd	693	89.6%
2021	70.59	177^th	537	67.0%
2022	82.49	87^th	634	86.3%
2023	91.82	27^th	674	96.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Honesdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.35	10^th	652	98.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Honesdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.03	50^th	502	90.0%

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Rank History for White students at Honesdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.41	35^th	577	93.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Honesdale High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	893	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	897
1989	848	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	850
1990	852	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	857
1991	842	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	847
1992	865	2	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	876
1993	898	2	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	910
1994	912	5	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	925
1995	992	5	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1002
1996	992	5	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1002
1997	1010	7	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	1031
1998	1027	3	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	1050
1999	1002	9	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	1028
2000	989	5	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	1012
2001	955	8	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	978
2002	999	3	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	1016
2003	999	3	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	1016
2004	997	1	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	1017
2005	1053	7	0	18	7	n/a	n/a	1085
2006	1038	9	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	1072
2007	1015	13	6	21	1	n/a	n/a	1056
2008	1002	14	5	22	1	n/a	n/a	1044
2009	968	10	3	23	1	n/a	n/a	1005
2010	947	14	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	984
2011	948	11	4	15	0	0	0	978
2012	938	12	4	14	0	0	1	969
2013	867	12	3	15	0	0	1	898
2014	828	12	2	25	0	1	4	872
2015	823	15	0	24	0	1	5	868
2016	745	11	1	21	2	1	6	787
2017	775	8	1	17	3	1	6	811
2018	802	11	0	19	2	0	4	838
2019	773	7	1	15	2	0	5	803
2020	745	6	3	17	0	1	8	780
2021	682	6	7	21	0	1	9	726
2022	621	6	9	28	0	1	14	679
2023	624	6	12	42	1	1	11	697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Honesdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	897	59.1	15.1	n/a
1989	850	60.1	14.1	n/a
1990	857	60.1	14.2	0
1991	847	59.1	14.3	n/a
1992	876	59.1	14.8	n/a
1993	910	53.0	17.2	n/a
1994	925	54.0	17.1	n/a
1995	1002	54.0	18.6	n/a
1996	1002	54.0	18.6	n/a
1997	1031	54.0	19.1	n/a
1998	1050	54.5	19.3	n/a
1999	1028	62.6	16.4	n/a
2000	1012	62.0	16.3	24.4
2001	978	62.0	15.8	24.1
2002	1016	63.5	16.0	22.7
2003	1016	63.5	16.0	22.7
2004	1017	64.5	15.8	23.8
2005	1085	62.5	17.4	21.3
2006	1072	63.5	16.9	24.9
2007	1056	64.6	16.3	25.8
2008	1044	66.5	15.7	23.2
2009	1005	66.7	15.0	26.7
2010	984	66.8	14.7	30.7
2011	978	66.7	14.6	34
2012	969	66.0	14.6	36.1
2013	898	66.0	13.6	36.4
2014	872	65.0	13.4	41.6
2015	868	66.0	13.1	40.1
2016	787	64.0	12.2	38.6
2017	811	62.2	13.0	40.4
2018	838	63.2	13.2	43
2019	803	61.2	13.1	39
2020	780	62.2	12.5	37.9
2021	726	60.5	12.0	42.7
2022	679	60.5	11.2	40.5
2023	697	60.4	11.5	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Honesdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	897	59.1	15.1	n/a
1989	850	60.1	14.1	n/a
1990	857	60.1	14.2	0
1991	847	59.1	14.3	n/a
1992	876	59.1	14.8	n/a
1993	910	53.0	17.2	n/a
1994	925	54.0	17.1	n/a
1995	1002	54.0	18.6	n/a
1996	1002	54.0	18.6	n/a
1997	1031	54.0	19.1	n/a
1998	1050	54.5	19.3	n/a
1999	1028	62.6	16.4	n/a
2000	1012	62.0	16.3	24.4
2001	978	62.0	15.8	24.1
2002	1016	63.5	16.0	22.7
2003	1016	63.5	16.0	22.7
2004	1017	64.5	15.8	23.8
2005	1085	62.5	17.4	21.3
2006	1072	63.5	16.9	24.9
2007	1056	64.6	16.3	25.8
2008	1044	66.5	15.7	23.2
2009	1005	66.7	15.0	26.7
2010	984	66.8	14.7	30.7
2011	978	66.7	14.6	34
2012	969	66.0	14.6	36.1
2013	898	66.0	13.6	36.4
2014	872	65.0	13.4	41.6
2015	868	66.0	13.1	40.1
2016	787	64.0	12.2	38.6
2017	811	62.2	13.0	40.4
2018	838	63.2	13.2	43
2019	803	61.2	13.1	39
2020	780	62.2	12.5	37.9
2021	726	60.5	12.0	42.7
2022	679	60.5	11.2	40.5
2023	697	60.4	11.5	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Honesdale High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$468 (2.4%)	$18,748 (97.6%)	$19,215
2020	$382 (1.9%)	$19,614 (98.1%)	$19,996
2021	$763 (3.4%)	$21,574 (96.6%)	$22,338
2022	$787 (3.2%)	$23,434 (96.8%)	$24,221

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Honesdale High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 27^th of 674 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Honesdale High School)	82.7	58.6	24.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Honesdale High School)	84.9	82.3	2.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Honesdale High School)	86.3	84.7	1.6%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	803	697	13.2%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	12	1100%
Hispanic	15	42	180%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	773	624	19.3%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39%	43.8%	4.8%

Schools Near Honesdale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Honesdale High School	Public	9-12	459 Terrace St	Honesdale	18431	Wayne County	Wayne Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 253-2046	697	60	11.5	43.8%	624 (89.5%)	6 (0.9%)	42 (6.0%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	91.8	27^th of 674 public high schools	96.0%		82.5	87^th of 634 public high schools	86.3%	60	58.6	82.3	84.7									$24,221	$787	$23,434
Wallenpaupack Area High School	Public	9-12	2552 Route 6	Hawley	18428	Pike County	Wallenpaupack Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 226-4557	990	91	10.9	61.6%	830 (83.8%)	22 (2.2%)	90 (9.1%)	18 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.8%)	57.3	319^th of 674 public high schools	52.7%		86.9	46^th of 634 public high schools	92.7%	273	32.0	57.8	60.6									$27,056	$928	$26,129
Western Wayne High School	Public	9-12	1970A Easton Turnpike	Lake Ariel	18436	Wayne County	Western Wayne School District	No	No	No	No	(800) 321-9973	545	47	11.7	48.6%	463 (85.0%)	6 (1.1%)	46 (8.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	57.6	315^th of 674 public high schools	53.3%		57.8	318^th of 634 public high schools	49.8%	3	28.2	53.0	67.8									$29,170	$1,309	$27,861
Forest City Regional High School	Public	7-12	100 Susquehanna St	Forest City	18421	Susquehanna County	Forest City Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 785-2420	327	30	10.9	85.3%	286 (87.5%)	5 (1.5%)	15 (4.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	39	460^th of 674 public high schools	31.8%		59.1	301^st of 634 public high schools	52.5%	159	3.8	59.6	46.9	48.2	27.9	37.6	59.0	59.0	72.2	59.0	65.2	$20,998	$747	$20,251
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	101 Brooklyn Street	Carbondale	18407	Lackawanna County	Carbondale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 282-4500	778	63	12.3	46.4%	572 (73.5%)	40 (5.1%)	117 (15.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.8%)	31.3	500^th of 674 public high schools	25.8%		56.9	329^th of 634 public high schools	48.1%	171	8.2	33.4	61.7	13.3	5.6	8.9	36.6	36.6	35.5	30.5	32.6	$14,521	$06	$14,515
Valley View High School	Public	9-12	1 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 876-4110	761	52	14.5	25.4%	633 (83.2%)	34 (4.5%)	63 (8.3%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	79.3	115^th of 674 public high schools	82.9%		75.6	161^st of 634 public high schools	74.6%	46	35.5	70.0	81.8									$14,545	$1,251	$13,293
Lakeland Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1355 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	658	49	13.4	33.7%	607 (92.2%)	20 (3.0%)	21 (3.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	32.3	495^th of 674 public high schools	26.6%		62.6	267^th of 634 public high schools	57.9%	228	11.9	47.1	47.1	48.9	23.2	36.3	64.2	64.2	55.0	59.0	56.9	$15,619	$973	$14,646
Mid Valley Secondary Center	Public	7-12	52 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 307-2123	811	56	14.4	89.0%	622 (76.7%)	20 (2.5%)	78 (9.6%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (9.1%)	68.6	220^th of 674 public high schools	67.4%		55.3	345^th of 634 public high schools	45.6%	125		63.5	65.8	33.0	27.8	30.3	65.6	65.6	54.9	48.2	51.4	$15,017	$958	$14,059

Frequently Asked Questions about Honesdale High School

Is Honesdale High School a good school?

Yes! Honesdale High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 27^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.

What district is Honesdale High School in?

Wayne Highlands School District

What schools feed into Honesdale High School?

Honesdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Damascus Area School
Elementary : Lakeside Elementary School
Elementary : Preston School
Elementary : Stourbridge Primary Center
Middle : Wayne Highlands Middle School

How many students attend Honesdale High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Honesdale High School.

What is the racial makeup of Honesdale High School?

Students at Honesdale High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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