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#795 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 28% in state

Wilson Area HS

High School · Wilson Area Sd · Easton, PA

A Wilson Area Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

424 Warrior Ln, Easton, PA 18042

  • Math 43% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$16,561
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Wilson Area HS score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
57%
2021*
Math
57%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,390/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Easton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,806

Median home value

$205,900

Median rent

$1,245/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

55.2%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Easton Area HSEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.5 mi2,824Compare →
Bethlehem Christian School Upper CampusPrivate · tuition8.0private6–122.5 mi83Compare →
Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private9–123.3 mi481Compare →
Phillipsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–123.8 mi1,799Compare →

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.

Wilson Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$16,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilson Area HS is listed in Wilson Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Area HS

Wilson Area HS is a public high school in Easton, PA, part of Wilson Area Sd, serving approximately 729 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Area HS

What grades does Wilson Area HS serve?

Wilson Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wilson Area HS?

Wilson Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Area HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Area HS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Area HS rank in PA?

Wilson Area HS ranks #795 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wilson Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Wilson Area HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Area HS has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson Area HS a charter school?

No, Wilson Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson Area HS a Title I school?

No, Wilson Area HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Area HS?

51.4% of students at Wilson 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
729
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Northampton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 18042)
44,797
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 18042; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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