Wayne Highlands is a third-class school district in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The district's population was 20,870 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
Organized on July 1, 1970, the district operates preschools, four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. It covers (roughly one-third the size of Rhode Island), making it the second largest geographical school district in the state. According to federal census data, the district's population decreased by 636 residents from 21,506 residents in 2000. In 2009, the District residents’ per capita income was $17,330, while the median family income was $40,683. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.
Regions and constituent municipalities
The district is divided into three regions, which include the following municipalities:
Region I
Buckingham Township
Damascus Township
Manchester Township
Preston Township
Scott Township
Region II
Bethany Borough
Dyberry Township
Honesdale Borough
Lebanon Township
Region III
Berlin Township
Cherry Ridge Township
Oregon Township
Prompton Borough
Texas Township (partially in the Wallenpaupack Area School District)
Schools
Damascus Area School
Honesdale High School
Lakeside Elementary School
Preston Area School
Stourbridge Primary School
Wayne Highlands Middle School
Extracurriculars
Wayne Highlands School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.
Sports
The District funds:
Boys
Baseball - AAA
Basketball- AAA
Cross Country - AA
Football - AAA
Golf - AAA
Soccer - AA
Tennis - AA
Track and Field - AAA
Wrestling - AAA
Girls
Basketball - AAA
Cross Country - AA
Field Hockey - AAA
Soccer (Fall) - AA
Softball - AAA
Girls' Tennis - AA
Track and Field - AAA
Wrestling - AAA
Middle School Sports
Boys
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Track and Field
Wrestling
Girls
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Softball
Soccer (fall) Track and Field Wrestling