Wilson Area High School

Summary:

Wilson Area High School is a public high school serving 741 students in grades 9-12 in Easton, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Wilson Area School District, which is ranked 156 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Area High School consistently performs above the state average on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of 42.5% in Algebra I, 55.1% in Biology, and 74.7% in Literature, compared to state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively. The school also stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, with Asian students ranking 3rd out of 112 Pennsylvania high schools, and African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students also performing well. Additionally, the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 92.9%, and a low dropout rate of 1.0% to 1.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, Wilson Area High School generally outperforms institutions like Palisades High School, Saucon Valley Senior High School, and the Allentown-based Louis E Dieruff High School and Liberty High School in academic metrics. However, Saucon Valley Senior High School and Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts have higher overall state rankings and performance on Keystone Exams.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 424 Warrior Ln
       Easton, PA  18042-4680


(484) 373-6030

District: Wilson Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,427 Help


Feeder schools for Wilson Area High School:

Elementary:    Avona Elementary School
    Williams Township Elementary School
    Wilson Borough Elementary School
Middle:    Wilson Area Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  729

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
Hispanic:
25.5%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Compare Details Wilson Area High School ranks better than 66.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wilson Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Hispanic (25.5%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Area High School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Area High School is $15,427.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Area High School 232nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Wilson Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Wilson Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Area School District 156th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.16 394th 583 32.4%
2004 40.20 419th 590 29.0%
2005 53.14 334th 593 43.7%
2006 41.09 438th 604 27.5%
2007 53.33 368th 615 40.2%
2008 62.68 262nd 621 57.8%
2009 55.11 332nd 632 47.5%
2010 62.05 284th 649 56.2%
2011 70.56 202nd 660 69.4%
2012 67.40 243rd 664 63.4%
2013 53.05 319th 591 46.0%
2014 69.14 171st 580 70.5%
2015 84.37 61st 680 91.0%
2016 76.26 144th 677 78.7%
2017 81.55 91st 663 86.3%
2018 75.76 169th 673 74.9%
2019 74.92 180th 693 74.0%
2021 58.66 286th 537 46.7%
2022 67.28 227th 634 64.2%
2023 70.99 197th 674 70.8%
2024 66.83 232nd 686 66.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.18 34th 150 77.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.13 7th 84 91.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.87 88th 652 86.5%
2024 62.17 238th 664 64.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.77 325th 665 51.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.53 137th 502 72.7%
2024 67.48 116th 513 77.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.67 161st 662 75.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.24 3rd 112 97.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.33 68th 260 73.8%
2024 68.07 77th 284 72.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.28 29th 252 88.5%
2024 64.22 82nd 274 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.83 197th 577 65.9%
2024 66.33 190th 595 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wilson Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 12 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1989 539 17 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 513 12 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 492 19 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 522 7 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 548 13 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 545 21 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 621 26 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1996 621 26 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1997 618 25 8 28 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1998 622 29 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 595 36 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 641 32 9 22 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 655 25 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 675 26 13 31 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 675 26 13 31 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 661 29 18 21 1 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 668 32 13 29 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 690 35 16 38 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2007 661 44 17 37 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2008 662 74 17 50 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2009 630 62 19 49 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2010 592 64 18 50 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2011 566 69 7 56 1 0 3 0 702
2012 491 46 15 83 0 0 34 0 669
2013 483 46 17 94 0 0 42 0 682
2014 469 53 17 83 0 0 46 0 668
2015 462 57 10 97 0 0 40 0 666
2016 448 56 13 108 0 0 38 0 663
2017 453 63 16 128 1 0 42 0 703
2018 441 69 14 144 2 0 45 0 715
2019 436 85 16 154 1 0 36 0 728
2020 407 98 13 147 2 0 41 0 708
2021 410 98 21 139 1 0 41 0 710
2022 399 94 28 166 0 0 49 0 736
2023 394 82 29 178 1 1 56 0 741
2024 375 75 34 186 2 1 56 0 729

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 33.9 18.6 n/a
1989 569 30.9 18.4 n/a
1990 533 31.4 16.9 0
1991 529 30.9 17.1 n/a
1992 551 30.9 17.8 n/a
1993 581 30.7 18.9 n/a
1994 581 33.9 17.1 n/a
1995 671 34.2 19.6 n/a
1996 671 34.2 19.6 n/a
1997 679 35.4 19.2 n/a
1998 679 36.1 18.8 n/a
1999 660 38.4 17.2 n/a
2000 705 40.2 17.5 19.4
2001 703 42.5 16.5 12.5
2002 746 48.2 15.5 13.4
2003 746 48.2 15.5 13.4
2004 730 48.8 15.0 15.8
2005 742 48.6 15.3 13.5
2006 779 48.8 16.0 17.3
2007 760 49.9 15.2 17.5
2008 803 51.6 15.6 20.3
2009 760 52.1 14.6 22.9
2010 724 50.9 14.2 21.5
2011 702 51.1 13.7 23.5
2012 669 51.2 13.0 25.4
2013 682 49.6 13.7 31.7
2014 668 48.0 13.8 35.6
2015 666 49.0 13.5 42.6
2016 663 48.0 13.8 43.3
2017 703 47.8 14.6 37.4
2018 715 46.9 15.2 38.6
2019 728 46.9 15.4 44.8
2020 708 47.0 15.0 41.4
2021 710 45.2 15.7 41.8
2022 736 47.0 15.6 44.2
2023 741 48.3 15.3 39.4
2024 729 46.3 15.7 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 33.9 18.6 n/a
1989 569 30.9 18.4 n/a
1990 533 31.4 16.9 0
1991 529 30.9 17.1 n/a
1992 551 30.9 17.8 n/a
1993 581 30.7 18.9 n/a
1994 581 33.9 17.1 n/a
1995 671 34.2 19.6 n/a
1996 671 34.2 19.6 n/a
1997 679 35.4 19.2 n/a
1998 679 36.1 18.8 n/a
1999 660 38.4 17.2 n/a
2000 705 40.2 17.5 19.4
2001 703 42.5 16.5 12.5
2002 746 48.2 15.5 13.4
2003 746 48.2 15.5 13.4
2004 730 48.8 15.0 15.8
2005 742 48.6 15.3 13.5
2006 779 48.8 16.0 17.3
2007 760 49.9 15.2 17.5
2008 803 51.6 15.6 20.3
2009 760 52.1 14.6 22.9
2010 724 50.9 14.2 21.5
2011 702 51.1 13.7 23.5
2012 669 51.2 13.0 25.4
2013 682 49.6 13.7 31.7
2014 668 48.0 13.8 35.6
2015 666 49.0 13.5 42.6
2016 663 48.0 13.8 43.3
2017 703 47.8 14.6 37.4
2018 715 46.9 15.2 38.6
2019 728 46.9 15.4 44.8
2020 708 47.0 15.0 41.4
2021 710 45.2 15.7 41.8
2022 736 47.0 15.6 44.2
2023 741 48.3 15.3 39.4
2024 729 46.3 15.7 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $70 (0.5%) $13,093 (99.5%) $13,163
2020 $85 (0.5%) $15,902 (99.5%) $15,986
2021 $342 (2.3%) $14,442 (97.7%) $14,783
2022 $82 (0.5%) $15,345 (99.5%) $15,427

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Area High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 693 High schoolsRanks 197th of 674 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Wilson Area High School)67.937.4
 30.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Wilson Area High School)81.658.1
 23.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Wilson Area High School)82.475.9
 6.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students728741
 1.8%
African American8582
 3.5%
American Indian11
Asian1629
 81.3%
Hispanic154178
 15.6%
Pacific Islander01
White436394
 9.6%
Two or More Races3656
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%39.4%
 5.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 729 students attended Wilson Area High School.

Wilson Area High School ranks 232nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wilson Area High School are 51% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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