Western Wayne High School in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Western Wayne High School is a rural public school in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania that is part of Western Wayne School District. It serves 562 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.2:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

562 Students

50 Teachers

1970 Easton Tpke Bldg A

Lake Ariel, PA 18436 View local requests

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Western Wayne High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gregorski

Ms. Sara Brzycki

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Western Wayne High School Demographics

78%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Western Wayne High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 10, 2026

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