- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plains, PA
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Wilkes-Barre Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422630007700
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Plains · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkes-Barre Area Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plains, PA.
School address
District: Wilkes-Barre Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422630007700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+177 students YoY
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs grew from 2,293 students in 2022-23 to 2,470 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 115.7 → 114.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+177 students YoY 422630007700 · Plains, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,569 enr · 22.3:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: G a R Ms (1,101 students)
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs grew from 2,293 students in 2022-23 to 2,470 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 115.7 → 114.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs
2,569 students
- G a R Ms
G a R Ms
1,101 students
- Dr David W Kis 961
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
961 students
- Heights/Murray 838
Heights/Murray El Sch
838 students
- Solomon/Plains 758
Solomon/Plains Ms
758 students
- Solomon/Plains 718
Solomon/Plains El Sch
718 students
What this shows Wilkes-Barre Area Hs reports 2,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkes-Barre Area Hs compares
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,569 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,569
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 340 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 25.9%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Wilkes-Barre Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes-Barre Area Sd reports $12,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilkes-Barre Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| G a R Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr David W Kistler El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights/Murray El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solomon/Plains Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solomon/Plains El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkes-Barre Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Plains
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkes-Barre Area Hs
How many students attend Wilkes-Barre Area Hs?
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs has 2,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plains, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,293 (2022-23) → 2,470 (2023-24), up 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-Barre Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-Barre Area Hs is 22.3:1, which is 64% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkes-Barre Area Hs?
86.5% of students at Wilkes-Barre Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkes-Barre Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Wilkes-Barre Area Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Plains, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkes-Barre Area Hs?
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilkes-Barre Area Hs rank among public schools in Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkes-Barre Area Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plains, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilkes-Barre Area Sd?
Besides Wilkes-Barre Area Hs, Wilkes-Barre Area Sd also operates G a R Ms (1,101 students), Dr David W Kistler El Sch (961 students), and Heights/Murray El Sch (838 students). See the Wilkes-Barre Area Sd district page for the complete list.