Western Wayne School District

🐾 The Western Wayne School District, headquartered in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, serves a broad swath of western and southern Wayne County. It’s a rural district with a strong sense of community, academic ambition, and a proud Wildcat spirit.

📍 Location & Coverage

• Address: 1970 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
• Covers approximately 174 square miles
• Serves townships like Canaan, Lake, Salem, South Canaan, Sterling, and part of Clinton Township
• Includes the borough of Waymart

🏫 Schools in the District

Western Wayne operates four schools:

• Robert D. Wilson Elementary | PK–5 | Waymart
• EverGreen Elementary | PK–5 | Lake Ariel
• Western Wayne Middle School| 6–8 | South Canaan Twp
• Western Wayne High School | 9–12 | South Canaan Twp

👩‍🏫 Enrollment & Staff

• Serves around 1,794 students from Pre-K through 12th grade
• Maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1
• Employs 100% certified teachers and 5 full-time counselors

📚 Academics & Performance

• Graduation rate: 92%
• Reading proficiency: 64%
• Math proficiency: 38%
• Offers AP courses, gifted programs, and dual enrollment
• Ranked in the top 50% of PA districts for combined test scores

🌍 Demographics

• Student body: ~84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Black
• Economically disadvantaged: ~41% qualify for free/reduced lunch

💰 Financials

• Annual budget: ~$50 million
• Spending per student: ~$25,769
• Revenue sources: 59% local, 35% state, 6% federal

🎭 Culture & Community

• Known for its Hot Rod Club, Drama Club, and Western Wayne Broadcast
• Hosts events like Mamma Mia, car shows, and Project SEARCH graduation
• Students have earned over $6 million in scholarships in recent years