- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Wilmington, PA
Wilmington Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Wilmington Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422652002721
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmington Area Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Wilmington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilmington Area Hs has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Wilmington, PA.
School address
District: Wilmington Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422652002721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Wilmington Area Hs shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 422652002721 · New Wilmington, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 15.9:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmington Area El Sch (357 students)
Wilmington Area Hs shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilmington Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilmington Area Hs
444 students
- Wilmington Are
Wilmington Area El Sch
357 students
- Wilmington Are 142
Wilmington Area Ms
142 students
What this shows Wilmington Area Hs reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmington Area Hs compares
Wilmington Area Hs is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$19,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Wilmington Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilmington Area Sd reports $19,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilmington Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmington Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmington Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Area Hs
How many students attend Wilmington Area Hs?
Wilmington Area Hs has 444 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Wilmington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Area Hs is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilmington Area Hs?
95.2% of students at Wilmington Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmington Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Wilmington Area Hs is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in New Wilmington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmington Area Hs?
Wilmington Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Wilmington Area Hs rank among public schools in New Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Wilmington, 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 Wilmington Area Sd?
Besides Wilmington Area Hs, Wilmington Area Sd also operates Wilmington Area El Sch (357 students) and Wilmington Area Ms (142 students). See the Wilmington Area Sd district page for the complete list.