Wayne Highlands MS

408 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wayne Highlands Middle School, located in the scenic town of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub for student development within the Wayne Highlands School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that supports the diverse needs of its adolescent student body.

Beyond the classroom, Wayne Highlands Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs designed to encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop positive social connections. With its dedicated staff and focus on a supportive learning climate, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while instilling a strong sense of pride in the local Honesdale community.

408

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Highlands MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	35
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
353 (86.5%)
Hispanic
35 (8.6%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne Highlands SD
Phone:	(570)253-5900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 138