Pen Argyl Area High School
School Overview
Pen Argyl Area High School is a public school located in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Pen Argyl Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 544 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 544 students are attending Pen Argyl Area High School. By gender, there are 280 and 264 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pen Argyl Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 9 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pen Argyl Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 272 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,035 Households |
| Population | 12,427 |
| Male | 6,152 |
| Female | 6,305 |
| Child Population | 3,282 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,406 Units |
| Average House Value | $189,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $972 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $61,191 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.70% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pen Argyl Area High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 67 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 121 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pen Argyl Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 67 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 121 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pen Argyl Area School District
In Pen Argyl Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PEN ARGYL, Pennsylvania
1 private schools are serving students in PEN ARGYL, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.