Wilmington Area High School is a public school in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, that teaches grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Wilmington Area School District. Enrollment usually fluctuates between 450 and 500 students every year. The mascot of the school is a Greyhound.
Serving 444 students in grades 7-12, Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilmington Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of New Wilmington, PA, covering approximately 99.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 444 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wilmington Area Jr. 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 Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, 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
#1011 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1011 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Laurel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School?
444 students attend Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Wilmington Area School District.
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