Williamsport Area High School is a large, urban, public high school located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The school is located at 2990 West 4th Street, Williamsport. In the 2017–18 school year, enrollment was reported as 1,489 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 1,492 students in grades 9-12, Williamsport Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Williamsport Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
School Rankings
Williamsport Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
19%
14%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 Williamsport Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Williamsport Area Sr. High School is ranked #494 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 Montoursville Area Sr. High School, Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 83%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Williamsport Area Sr. High School?
1,492 students attend Williamsport Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Williamsport Area Sr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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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