Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Pen Argyl Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 466 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pen Argyl Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pen Argyl Area High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pen Argyl Area High School?
The graduation rate of Pen Argyl Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pen Argyl Area High School?
466 students attend Pen Argyl Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pen Argyl Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pen Argyl Area High School?
Pen Argyl Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pen Argyl Area High School offer ?
Pen Argyl Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pen Argyl Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 466 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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