Wilson High School

2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, Wilson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 2,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Wilson High School's student population of 2,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,024 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson High School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1363 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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61%
38%
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20-29%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
14%
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Black
8%
14%
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White
60%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Wilson High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson High School's ranking?
Wilson High School is ranked #1363 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilson High School often compared to?
Wilson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School, Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, Reading Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilson High School?
2,024 students attend Wilson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wilson High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson High School offer ?
Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilson High School part of?
Wilson High School is part of Wilson SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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