Wilkes-Barre Area High School is a high school in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, located in Plains, Pennsylvania. The student body mascot is the Wolfpack. The school opened in August 2021, replacing James M. Coughlin High School, G. A. R.
Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy's student population of 84 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Rankings
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy's ranking?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is ranked #1406 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
84 students attend Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy offer ?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy part of?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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