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Top 40% in state

Wilson HS

High School · Wilson Sd · West Lawn, PA

A Wilson Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2601 Grandview Boulevard, West Lawn, PA 19609

  • Math 38% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation21.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$16,780
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Wilson HS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$80,748

Median home value

$222,000

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·44 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
Wyomissing Area JshsEnrollment path unverified6.27–121.6 mi938Compare →
New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private7–122.6 mi57Compare →
Reading Sda JR AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–102.8 mi61Compare →
Governor Mifflin ShsEnrollment path unverified6.79–122.9 mi1,469Compare →

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 Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$16,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wilson HS

Wilson HS is a public high school in West Lawn, PA, part of Wilson Sd, serving approximately 2,132 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson HS

What grades does Wilson HS serve?

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

How many students attend Wilson HS?

Wilson HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson HS is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson HS rank in PA?

Wilson HS ranks #1,135 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wilson HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wilson HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson HS has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson HS a charter school?

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

Is Wilson HS a Title I school?

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

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

42.4% of students at Wilson 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
2,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
124
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 19609)
10,003
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
39
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 19609; 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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