Wyoming Valley West High School is a public high school in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only public high school in the Wyoming Valley West School District. The school building dates to 1978. With 1,357 students and 85 teachers, Wyoming Valley West High School's student-to-teacher ratio is 15.96:1.
Serving 1,362 students in grades 9-12, Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wyoming Valley West SHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, located in Plymouth, PA, and covering approximately 15.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere in the zone ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school being 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School's student population of 1,362 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School 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 Valley West Sr. High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1851 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School's ranking?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is ranked #1851 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School often compared to?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Career & Technology Center, Dallas Sr. High School, Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is 87%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
1,362 students attend Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School offer ?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School part of?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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