Serving 1,462 students in grades 9-12, Williamsport Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williamsport Area SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district of Williamsport, PA, encompassing approximately 101.9 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsport Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Williamsport Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Williamsport Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsport Area Sr. High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamsport Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Williamsport Area Sr. High School is ranked #1204 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Williamsport Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Williamsport Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsport Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Williamsport Area Sr. High School is 84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Williamsport Area Sr. High School?
1,462 students attend Williamsport Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Williamsport Area Sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williamsport Area Sr. High School?
Williamsport Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williamsport Area Sr. High School offer ?
Williamsport Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williamsport Area Sr. High School part of?
Williamsport Area Sr. High School is part of Williamsport Area School District.
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