Serving 929 students in grades 7-12, Wyoming Area Sec Center ranks in the bottom 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 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 19% 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: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Wyoming Area Sec Ctr covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 28 square miles in Pittston, PA. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyoming Area Sec Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wyoming Area Sec Center's student population of 929 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wyoming Area Sec Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyoming Area Sec Center is 0.33, 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
#2165 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-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)50%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-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 Wyoming Area Sec Center's ranking?
Wyoming Area Sec Center is ranked #2165 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wyoming Area Sec Center often compared to?
Wyoming Area Sec Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pittston Area Sr. High School, Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyoming Area Sec Center?
The graduation rate of Wyoming Area Sec Center is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Wyoming Area Sec Center?
929 students attend Wyoming Area Sec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wyoming Area Sec Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyoming Area Sec Center?
Wyoming Area Sec Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyoming Area Sec Center offer ?
Wyoming Area Sec Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyoming Area Sec Center part of?
Wyoming Area Sec Center is part of Wyoming Area School District.
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