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Wilkes-barre Area HS
High School · Wilkes-barre Area Sd · Plains, PA
A Wilkes-barre Area Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2021 Wolfpack Way, Plains, PA 18705
- Math 27% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Wilkes-barre Area HS score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilkes-barre Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,293
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Genesis SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Graham Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 8–12 | 2.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Bais Menachem Youth Development ProgPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilkes-barre Area HS is listed in Wilkes-Barre Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilkes-barre Area HS
Wilkes-barre Area HS is a public high school in Plains, PA, part of Wilkes-barre Area Sd, serving approximately 2,470 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,772 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilkes-barre Area HS
What grades does Wilkes-barre Area HS serve?
Wilkes-barre Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wilkes-barre Area HS?
Wilkes-barre Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-barre Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-barre Area HS is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilkes-barre Area HS rank in PA?
Wilkes-barre Area HS ranks #2,772 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wilkes-barre Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilkes-barre Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wilkes-barre Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkes-barre Area HS has 27% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Wilkes-barre Area HS a charter school?
No, Wilkes-barre Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilkes-barre Area HS a Title I school?
No, Wilkes-barre Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkes-barre Area HS?
100.0% of students at Wilkes-barre Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (570) 826-7111
- Area population (ZIP 18705)
- 15,595
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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