For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,250 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA are Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Ctc and Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes Barre, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wilkes Barre have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Wilkes Barre, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wilkes Barre, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 930 students
Rank: n/an/a
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 2,195 students
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA include Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Ctc and Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilkes Barre, PA?
4 public high schools are located in Wilkes Barre, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Wilkes Barre, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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