Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
1,357 students attend Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School offer ?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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