Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Weatherly Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weatherly Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Weatherly Area High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weatherly Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weatherly Area High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1003 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weatherly Area High School's ranking?
Weatherly Area High School is ranked #1003 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Weatherly Area High School often compared to?
Weatherly Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Thorpe Area High School, Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weatherly Area High School?
The graduation rate of Weatherly Area High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Weatherly Area High School?
155 students attend Weatherly Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Weatherly Area High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherly Area High School?
Weatherly Area High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weatherly Area High School offer ?
Weatherly Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weatherly Area High School part of?
Weatherly Area High School is part of Weatherly Area School District.
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