Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Wilkinsburg Senior 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
10%
Black
(15-16)94%
15%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)3%
68%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)50-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkinsburg Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkinsburg Senior High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilkinsburg Senior High School?
113 students attend Wilkinsburg Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilkinsburg Senior High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkinsburg Senior High School?
Wilkinsburg Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilkinsburg Senior High School offer ?
Wilkinsburg Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilkinsburg Senior High School part of?
Wilkinsburg Senior High School is part of Wilkinsburg Borough School District.
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