- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Ariel, PA
Western Wayne Hs
Federal NCES profile for Western Wayne Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422607006704
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Wayne Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lake Ariel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Wayne Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wayne Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Ariel, PA.
School address
District: Western Wayne Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422607006704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Western Wayne Hs held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 422607006704 · Lake Ariel, PA High · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 12.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen El Sch (522 students)
Western Wayne Hs held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Western Wayne Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Wayne Hs
562 students
- Evergreen El S
Evergreen El Sch
522 students
- Western Wayne
Western Wayne Ms
367 students
- Wilson El Sch
Wilson El Sch
345 students
What this shows Western Wayne Hs reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Wayne Hs compares
Western Wayne Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,965
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Western Wayne Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Wayne Sd reports $25,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Wayne Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Wayne Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Wayne Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Wayne Hs
How many students attend Western Wayne Hs?
Western Wayne Hs has 562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Ariel, PA. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne Hs is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Wayne Hs?
44.4% of students at Western Wayne Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Wayne Hs?
The largest demographic group at Western Wayne Hs is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Lake Ariel, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Wayne Hs?
Western Wayne Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Wayne Hs rank among public schools in Lake Ariel?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wayne Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Ariel, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Western Wayne Sd?
Besides Western Wayne Hs, Western Wayne Sd also operates Evergreen El Sch (522 students), Western Wayne Ms (367 students), and Wilson El Sch (345 students). See the Western Wayne Sd district page for the complete list.