Located in Wilson, New York, Wilson High School is part of the Wilson Central School District. It holds students in grades 9-12. Wilson High School accounts for 864 of Wilson Central School District's 1,515 students. It is connected to the Wilson Middle School, where grades 6-8 go.
Serving 487 students in grades 6-12, Wilson Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Wilson, NY, encompassing approximately 70.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Middle/high School's student population of 487 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
School Motto
Each student will have the educational opportunity to reach his or her maximum potential by challenging all students to higher levels of achievement.
School Rankings
Wilson Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Middle/high School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2670 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Middle/high School's ranking?
Wilson Middle/high School is ranked #2670 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wilson Middle/high School often compared to?
Wilson Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston Porter Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Wilson Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Wilson Middle/high School?
487 students attend Wilson Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wilson Middle/high School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Middle/high School?
Wilson Middle/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wilson Middle/high School offer ?
Wilson Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilson Middle/high School part of?
Wilson Middle/high School is part of Wilson Central School District.
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