Wilkes-barre Area High School serves 2,195 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes-barre Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilkes-barre Area High School's student population of 2,195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilkes-barre Area High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
43%
14%
Black
16%
14%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wilkes-barre Area High School?
2,195 students attend Wilkes-barre Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wilkes-barre Area High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes-barre Area High School?
Wilkes-barre Area High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilkes-barre Area High School offer ?
Wilkes-barre Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilkes-barre Area High School part of?
Wilkes-barre Area High School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District.
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