Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School is a secondary school serving the Wyomissing Area School District. Located in the borough of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States, the school has approximately 900 students in grades seven through twelve.
Serving 965 students in grades 7-12, Wyomissing Area Jr. 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 3.5 square miles in Reading, PA. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 965 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
965 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wyomissing Area Jr. 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 Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.58, 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
#1484 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1484 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School?
965 students attend Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Wyomissing Area School District.
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