Very Good
#1087 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
High School · Wilkes-barre Area Sd · Plains, PA
A high school in Plains, PA where students score 67 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2021 Wolfpack Way, Plains, PA 18705
- Math 100% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 100% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2019, reaching 100% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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 Sd Stem Academy 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-barre Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2,470 | 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
- #1 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 Sd Stem Academy is listed in Wilkes-Barre Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is a public high school in Plains, PA, part of Wilkes-barre Area Sd, serving approximately 84 students in grades 9th-12th with a 42:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
What grades does Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy serve?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is 42:1. 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 Sd Stem Academy rank in PA?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks #1,087 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sd Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
100.0% of students at Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy 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
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (570) 826-7111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- 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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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