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 494 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilson Middle/high School's student population of 494 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1935
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Wilson Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2659 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Middle/high School's ranking?
Wilson Middle/high School is ranked #2659 out of 4,377 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilson Middle/high School?
494 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 Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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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