Wilmington Area High School is a public school in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, that teaches grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Wilmington Area School District. Enrollment usually fluctuates between 450 and 500 students every year. The mascot of the school is a Greyhound.
Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Wilmington Area High School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmington Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilmington Area High School's student population of 288 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Wilmington Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmington Area High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington Area High School's ranking?
Wilmington Area High School is ranked #1011 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilmington Area High School often compared to?
Wilmington Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Laurel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmington Area High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmington Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilmington Area High School?
288 students attend Wilmington Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilmington Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmington Area High School?
Wilmington Area High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilmington Area High School offer ?
Wilmington Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington Area High School part of?
Wilmington Area High School is part of Wilmington Area School District.
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