Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Wilson Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 729 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Wilson Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Area High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wilson Area High School is ranked #517 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilson Area High School often compared to?
Wilson Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Area High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilson Area High School?
729 students attend Wilson Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wilson Area High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Area High School?
Wilson Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Area High School offer ?
Wilson Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 729 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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