Pen Argyl Area School District

The Pen Argyl Area School District is located in Pen Argyl, PA and includes 3 schools that serve 1,929 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Pen Argyl Area School District spends $8,726 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Pen Argyl Area School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Pen Argyl Area School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Pen Argyl Area School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Pen Argyl Area School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.