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#1449 of 2,846 schools in PA
Williamsport Area Shs
High School · Williamsport Area Sd · Williamsport, PA
A Williamsport Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2990 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Math 45% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Williamsport Area Shs score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamsport Area Shs 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,770
Median home value
$176,200
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| South Williamsport Area JshsEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 4.2 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamsport Area Shs is listed in Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamsport Area Shs
Williamsport Area Shs is a public high school in Williamsport, PA, part of Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 1,492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamsport Area Shs
What grades does Williamsport Area Shs serve?
Williamsport Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Williamsport Area Shs?
Williamsport Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Shs is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamsport Area Shs rank in PA?
Williamsport Area Shs ranks #1,449 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Williamsport Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamsport Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Williamsport Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsport Area Shs has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Williamsport Area Shs a charter school?
No, Williamsport Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamsport Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Williamsport Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsport Area Shs?
58.2% of students at Williamsport Area Shs 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
- 1,492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (570) 323-8411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17701)
- 43,169
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
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 17701; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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