A−
Western Wayne School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Lake, Salem, Canaan, Clinton, South Canaan, Sterling and Waymart.
Students
1,796
Schools
4
Spent per student
$26,801
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
11:1
Debt
$8.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Western Wayne School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Pennsylvania districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
- Spends 23% more per student than the PA average
- 11 students per teacher
- Debt of $8.7M, about $4,834 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency39%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$26,801 per student · 23% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 36%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 57%State 35%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,794’20
1,756’21
1,770’22
1,794’23
1,796’24
About steady.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 5%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
North Pocono School DistrictJefferson, Lehigh, Madison
$19,446per student
Wallenpaupack Area School DistrictDreher, Greene, Palmyra
$28,606per student
Wayne Highlands School DistrictCherry Ridge, Dyberry, Prompton
$24,051per student
Forest City Regional School DistrictForest City, Mount Pleasant, Vandling
$21,970per student
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.