Weatherly Area High School

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Weatherly Area High School ranks 207 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Weatherly Area Senior High School is a public high school in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, serving 159 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Northern Lehigh School District. The school stands out for its relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates compared to nearby schools, but faces challenges in student performance on standardized tests, particularly in math.

Weatherly Area Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.53%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 73.67% to 93.65% white students. The school's four-year graduation rates have been relatively high, ranging from 67.6% to 92.9% over the past few years, generally higher than the surrounding schools. However, the school's proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams are mixed, with high performance in Biology and Literature but low proficiency in Algebra I, suggesting a need to focus on improving math instruction.

Additionally, Weatherly Area Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.29% to 57.23% over the past few years, higher than some of the surrounding schools. This indicates that the school may need to provide additional support and resources to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population. Overall, Weatherly Area Senior High School appears to have some strengths, but also faces areas for improvement, such as in math proficiency and supporting its economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255-1519

(570) 427-8521

District: Weatherly Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,090

Feeder schools for Weatherly Area High School:

Elementary:	Weatherly Area Elementary School
Middle:	Weatherly Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weatherly Area High School ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.89. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Weatherly Area 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 (85.5%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weatherly Area High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Weatherly Area High School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weatherly Area High School is $22,090.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Weatherly Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Area High School 207^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Weatherly Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Weatherly Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Area School District 267^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weatherly Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Weatherly Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	79.12	110^th	583	81.1%
2004	67.81	200^th	590	66.1%
2005	51.88	349^th	593	41.1%
2006	65.84	222^nd	604	63.2%
2007	79.41	83^rd	615	86.5%
2008	58.53	304^th	621	51.0%
2009	53.10	356^th	632	43.7%
2010	45.72	430^th	649	33.7%
2011	59.99	324^th	660	50.9%
2012	67.08	247^th	664	62.8%
2013	31.63	478^th	591	19.1%
2014	24.72	492^nd	580	15.2%
2015	67.80	251^st	680	63.1%
2016	51.73	423^rd	677	37.5%
2017	64.46	295^th	663	55.5%
2018	62.08	336^th	673	50.1%
2019	40.80	483^rd	693	30.3%
2021	42.41	386^th	537	28.1%
2023	69.89	207^th	674	69.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weatherly Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.37	178^th	652	72.7%

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Rank History for White students at Weatherly Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.50	77^th	577	86.7%

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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 Weatherly Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	214
1989	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1990	211	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
1991	198	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	205
1992	182	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	189
1993	170	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
1994	170	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
1995	181	0	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	193
1996	181	0	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	193
1997	196	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	209
1998	227	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	236
1999	249	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	258
2000	239	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	249
2001	245	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	251
2002	238	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	249
2003	238	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	249
2004	234	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	243
2005	240	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	253
2006	245	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	253
2007	255	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	261
2008	248	8	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	260
2009	240	9	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	257
2010	241	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	252
2011	238	6	0	2	0	0	0	246
2012	228	4	0	2	0	1	1	236
2013	229	2	1	4	0	0	0	236
2014	213	2	1	7	0	0	1	224
2015	207	3	2	10	1	0	1	224
2016	175	4	2	9	2	0	0	192
2017	206	3	1	15	2	0	0	227
2018	181	3	1	15	4	0	0	204
2019	165	5	1	12	1	0	0	184
2020	159	2	1	14	2	0	1	179
2021	150	2	0	15	2	0	2	171
2022	131	1	0	16	2	0	5	155
2023	136	2	0	16	2	0	3	159

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Weatherly Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	214	19.5	10.9	n/a
1989	218	19.5	11.1	n/a
1990	213	18.5	11.5	0
1991	205	18.0	11.3	n/a
1992	189	16.5	11.4	n/a
1993	177	16.5	10.7	n/a
1994	175	15.0	11.7	n/a
1995	193	17.0	11.4	n/a
1996	193	17.0	11.4	n/a
1997	209	16.5	12.7	n/a
1998	236	17.0	13.9	n/a
1999	258	17.0	15.2	n/a
2000	249	18.0	13.8	25.3
2001	251	17.0	14.8	27.1
2002	249	13.5	18.4	22.5
2003	249	13.5	18.4	22.5
2004	243	14.8	16.4	20.6
2005	253	16.5	15.3	22.1
2006	253	18.1	14.0	23.7
2007	261	18.8	13.9	21.8
2008	260	14.6	17.8	29.6
2009	257	14.3	17.9	29.2
2010	252	14.3	17.6	36.5
2011	246	14.3	17.1	35
2012	236	14.3	16.4	33.5
2013	236	14.3	16.4	40.7
2014	224	14.0	15.9	46.4
2015	224	13.0	17.2	50.9
2016	192	13.0	14.7	49
2017	227	13.6	16.6	46.3
2018	204	13.4	15.1	43.6
2019	184	13.6	13.4	50.5
2020	179	13.3	13.4	45.3
2021	171	14.5	11.7	50.3
2022	155	14.5	10.6	51.6
2023	159	14.2	11.1	57.2

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 Weatherly Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	214	19.5	10.9	n/a
1989	218	19.5	11.1	n/a
1990	213	18.5	11.5	0
1991	205	18.0	11.3	n/a
1992	189	16.5	11.4	n/a
1993	177	16.5	10.7	n/a
1994	175	15.0	11.7	n/a
1995	193	17.0	11.4	n/a
1996	193	17.0	11.4	n/a
1997	209	16.5	12.7	n/a
1998	236	17.0	13.9	n/a
1999	258	17.0	15.2	n/a
2000	249	18.0	13.8	25.3
2001	251	17.0	14.8	27.1
2002	249	13.5	18.4	22.5
2003	249	13.5	18.4	22.5
2004	243	14.8	16.4	20.6
2005	253	16.5	15.3	22.1
2006	253	18.1	14.0	23.7
2007	261	18.8	13.9	21.8
2008	260	14.6	17.8	29.6
2009	257	14.3	17.9	29.2
2010	252	14.3	17.6	36.5
2011	246	14.3	17.1	35
2012	236	14.3	16.4	33.5
2013	236	14.3	16.4	40.7
2014	224	14.0	15.9	46.4
2015	224	13.0	17.2	50.9
2016	192	13.0	14.7	49
2017	227	13.6	16.6	46.3
2018	204	13.4	15.1	43.6
2019	184	13.6	13.4	50.5
2020	179	13.3	13.4	45.3
2021	171	14.5	11.7	50.3
2022	155	14.5	10.6	51.6
2023	159	14.2	11.1	57.2

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 Weatherly Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$04 (0.0%)	$24,390 (100.0%)	$24,395
2020	$199 (0.9%)	$20,836 (99.1%)	$21,035
2021	$510 (2.5%)	$20,295 (97.6%)	$20,804
2022	$233 (1.1%)	$21,857 (98.9%)	$22,090

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weatherly Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 483^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 207^th of 674 High schools	39%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Weatherly Area High School)	53	7.1	45.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Weatherly Area High School)	50	74.3	24.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Weatherly Area High School)	65.3	71.8	6.5%
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	184	159	13.6%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	165	136	17.6%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	57.2%	6.7%

Schools Near Weatherly Area 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
Weatherly Area High School	Public	9-12	601 6th St	Weatherly	18255	Carbon County	Weatherly Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 427-8521	159	14	11.1	57.2%	136 (85.5%)	2 (1.3%)	16 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	69.9	207^th of 674 public high schools	69.3%					(n/a)	7.1	74.3	71.8									$22,090	$233	$21,857
Carbon Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	150 West 13th Street	Jim Thorpe	18229	Carbon County	Carbon Career & Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(570) 325-3682	394	31	12.9	37.8%	369 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	46.4	410^th of 674 public high schools	39.2%		50.6	385^th of 634 public high schools	39.3%	25	27.3	50.5	55.9
Jim Thorpe Area High School	Public	9-12	1 Olympian Way	Jim Thorpe	18229	Carbon County	Jim Thorpe Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 325-3663	565	41	13.8	45.0%	426 (75.4%)	39 (6.9%)	73 (12.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.1%)	43.4	435^th of 674 public high schools	35.5%		43.7	431^st of 634 public high schools	32.0%	4	22.0	45.7	59.2									$19,591	$2,494	$17,097
Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	912 Coal Region Way	Lansford	18232	Carbon County	Panther Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 645-2171	771	42	18.3	99.9%	568 (73.7%)	51 (6.6%)	109 (14.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	40.3	457^th of 674 public high schools	32.2%		32.9	487^th of 634 public high schools	23.2%	30	11.1	36.9	67.4	15.3	5.7	9.6	44.3	44.3	37.2	39.0	38.3	$10,321	$2,633	$7,688
Lehighton Area High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Lane	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6180	660	64	10.2	52.3%	581 (88.0%)	8 (1.2%)	47 (7.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.3%)	41.2	450^th of 674 public high schools	33.2%		45.7	415^th of 634 public high schools	34.5%	35	18.5	50.0	55.4									$14,217	$1,327	$12,890
Hazleton Area Career Center	Public	9-12	1451 W 23rd St	Hazleton	18202	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area Career Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 459-3221	0	29	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hazleton Area High School	Public	9-12	1601 W 23rd St	Hazle Township	18202	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 459-3221	3,795	198	19.1	82.8%	1,281 (33.8%)	61 (1.6%)	2,389 (63.0%)	27 (0.7%)	9 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (0.7%)	26.3	528^th of 674 public high schools	21.7%		26	507^th of 634 public high schools	20.0%	21	15.4	33.4	51.1									$11,014	$4,479	$6,535
Tamaqua Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 Penn St	Tamaqua	18252	Schuylkill County	Tamaqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 668-1901	691	44	15.7	50.5%	580 (83.9%)	17 (2.5%)	85 (12.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	47.4	399^th of 674 public high schools	40.8%		84.1	73^rd of 634 public high schools	88.5%	326	25.0	17.9	66.7									$13,456	$426	$13,030
Palmerton Area High School	Public	9-12	3525 Fireline Rd	Palmerton	18071	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 826-3155	482	40	11.9	30.9%	430 (89.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	67.7	231^st of 674 public high schools	65.7%		77.7	136^th of 634 public high schools	78.5%	95	43.0	60.4	65.2									$15,441	$319	$15,121
Crestwood Secondary Campus	Public	7-12	281 S Mountain Blvd	Mountain Top	18707	Luzerne County	Crestwood School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 474-6782	1,419	71	20.0	23.8%	1,250 (88.1%)	23 (1.6%)	76 (5.4%)	59 (4.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.6%)	75.3	147^th of 674 public high schools	78.2%		67.1	230^th of 634 public high schools	63.7%	83	52.5	67.1	65.0	49.0	31.9	40.0	70.7	70.7	73.3	64.3	68.5	$14,491	$179	$14,312

Frequently Asked Questions about Weatherly Area High School

What is the racial makeup of Weatherly Area High School?

Students at Weatherly Area High School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Weatherly Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Weatherly Area High School.

What schools feed into Weatherly Area High School?

Weatherly Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Weatherly Area Elementary School
Middle : Weatherly Area Middle School

Is Weatherly Area High School a good school?

Weatherly Area High School ranks 207^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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