School Overview
Pen Argyl Area High School, located in the heart of the Slate Belt region of Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Pen Argyl Area School District. Committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and supportive faculty engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the high school is a focal point for community spirit and pride in Pen Argyl. The institution maintains a strong tradition of athletics and student organizations, which serve to enrich the student experience and encourage collaboration and leadership skills. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive environment, Pen Argyl Area High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking, communication, and technological skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape while maintaining a connection to the local traditions of the surrounding community.
475
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pen Argyl Area HS
Demographic Student Count
White383
Hispanic48
Black17
Asian6
Two or More19
American Indian2
  • White
    383 (80.6%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.0%)
  • Black
    17 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pen Argyl Area SD
Phone: (610)863-1293
Website: http://www.penargylschooldistrict.org/penargyl/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 116
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pen Argyl Area HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9116
Grade 10102
Grade 11127
Grade 12130
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pen Argyl Area HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23549.5%
Male24050.5%