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Wilkes-Barre Area HS

PublicGrades 9–12
Plains, Pennsylvania · Wilkes-Barre Area SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,470
Student:Teacher21.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Wilkes-Barre Area HS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
2,470
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Wilkes-Barre Area HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Plains, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 2,470 students. It is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWilkes-Barre Area SD
County42079
CityPlains
ZIP18705
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422630007700

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,470

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)