Wilmington Area High School
Wilmington Area High School serves 385 students in grades 9-12.
Wilmington Area High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wilmington Area High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wilmington Area High School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilmington Area High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilmington Area High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #476 out of 2820 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilmington Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilmington Area High School is Neshannock Junior Senior High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wilmington Area Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wilmington Area Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Wilmington Wilmington Area Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 387 students10
0.1 miles
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866 0.1 K-4 387 - New Wilmington Wilmington Area Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 57%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 355 students10
0.1 miles
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866 0.1 5-8 355 - New Castle Neshannock Junior Senior High School Math: 51% | Reading: 77%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 614 students10
4.1 miles
3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513 4.1 7-12 614 - New Castle Neshannock Memorial Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 585 students10
4.1 miles
3832 Mitchell Road
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 652-8709 4.1 K-6 585 - West Middlesex Luther W Low Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 229 students10
7.0 miles
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030 7 K-3 229
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