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Muhlenberg High School vs. Wilson High School

Should you attend Muhlenberg High School or Wilson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Muhlenberg High School
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Wilson High School
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,169 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,132 students in grades 9-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,169 students
2,132 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Muhlenberg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Muhlenberg High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
125 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Muhlenberg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muhlenberg School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilson School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2169 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1124 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Muhlenberg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muhlenberg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muhlenberg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muhlenberg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Muhlenberg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wilson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Muhlenberg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
579
Grade 10 Students
384
544
Grade 11 Students
404
504
Grade 12 Students
381
505

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Muhlenberg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Muhlenberg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Muhlenberg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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