Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District

730 S Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,343 students in Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
6,343 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#518 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,820 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
14%
# Black Students
1,036 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
16%
14%
# White Students
1,942 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
31%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
469 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
588
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
492
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
554
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
581
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
585
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
520
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
586
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
586
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
537
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,946 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,970 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$171 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,946
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,970
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wilkes-Barre Area SD  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Solomon/plains Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
G A R MiddleSchool
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 South Grant Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7165
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
565 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Old River Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7230
Grades: K-5
| 844 students
Rank: #66.
Heights/murray Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 S Sherman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7256
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Solomon/plains MiddleSchool
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #88.
Dodson Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Hillard St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 235-6894
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 2,195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District?
Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,343 students.
What is the rank of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District?
Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District is ranked #546 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District?
45% of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District?
Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,970 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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