Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Wilson Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wilson Area High School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilson Area High School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wilson Area High School often compared to?
Wilson Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Area High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilson Area High School?
736 students attend Wilson Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilson Area High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Area High School?
Wilson Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Area High School offer ?
Wilson Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Area High School part of?
Wilson Area High School is part of Wilson Area SD School District.
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