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Wilson High School vs. Conrad Weiser High School

Should you attend Wilson High School or Conrad Weiser 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
Wilson High School
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Conrad Weiser High School
44 Big Spring Road
Robesonia, PA 19551
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, Conrad Weiser 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,132 students
858 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Conrad Weiser High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Conrad Weiser High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
67 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Conrad Weiser High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Weiser High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conrad Weiser Area 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

#1124 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1195 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Conrad Weiser High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Conrad Weiser High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Conrad Weiser High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Conrad Weiser High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Conrad Weiser High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Conrad Weiser Area 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 Wilson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Conrad Weiser High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
579
204
Grade 10 Students
544
230
Grade 11 Students
504
225
Grade 12 Students
505
199

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Conrad Weiser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
17%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Conrad Weiser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Conrad Weiser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
72%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Conrad Weiser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conrad Weiser Area 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
4%
3%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Conrad Weiser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conrad Weiser Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.45
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Conrad Weiser High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conrad Weiser Area 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
39%
38%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Conrad Weiser High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conrad Weiser Area 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%
3%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Conrad Weiser High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conrad Weiser Area 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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