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Pen Argyl Area High School

Pen Argyl Area SD · Northampton County · 501 W Laurel Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.0

(610)863-1293

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5/10
#346
Rank 346 out of 625
Top 55%
English Language Arts3/10 · #464 · 26th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #206 · 67th percentile
Science5/10 · #330 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the slate belt region of Northampton County, Pen Argyl Area High School serves a tight-knit, working-class community where school pride runs deep and local roots matter. The school shows stronger footing in math and science than in English, making it a reasonable fit for families with students who lean toward technical or STEM-oriented paths. Life in Pen Argyl has a quiet, small-town feel — far enough from the Lehigh Valley bustle to feel rural, but close enough that families have access to broader opportunities when they need them.

Student Demographics

117 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
95 (81%)
Hispanic
7 (6%)
African American
5 (4%)
Multiple Races
5 (4%)
Asian
3 (3%)
American Indian
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged54 (46%)
Students with Disabilities28 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

476
Enrollment
36.3
Teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

97.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

7
AP Courses
offered
10%
AP Participation
of students
50
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #465 · 30th percentile

13 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.