- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plains, PA
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422630007650
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Plains · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 46.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy 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 Sd Stem Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Plains, PA.
School address
District: Wilkes-Barre Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422630007650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 422630007650 · Plains, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 46.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes-Barre Area Hs (2,569 students)
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes-Barre A
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
- This school 93
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy
93 students
What this shows Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy compares
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy 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 | 46.5:1 | ▲ 242% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
46.5:1
students per teacher
- 242% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Sd Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G a R Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr David W Kistler El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights/Murray El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solomon/Plains Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy
How many students attend Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy has 93 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plains, PA. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy is 46.5:1, which is 242% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 196% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
100.0% of students at Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Plains, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Sd Stem Academy rank among public schools in Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks #1 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 Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-Barre Area Sd also operates Wilkes-Barre Area Hs (2,569 students), G a R Ms (1,101 students), and Dr David W Kistler El Sch (961 students). See the Wilkes-Barre Area Sd district page for the complete list.