- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Easton, PA
Wilson Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422655003522
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Area Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Area Hs has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Area Hs ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422655003522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Wilson Area Hs held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422655003522 · Easton, PA High · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 14.8:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students)
Wilson Area Hs held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilson Area Hs
709 students
- Wilson Area In
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
643 students
- Wilson Borough
Wilson Borough El Sch
285 students
- Williams Towns 249
Williams Township El Sch
249 students
- Avona El Sch 205
Avona El Sch
205 students
What this shows Wilson Area Hs reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Area Hs compares
Wilson Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$16,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Wilson Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson Area Sd reports $16,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Area Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Borough El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Township El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avona El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Easton
2 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Area Hs
How many students attend Wilson Area Hs?
Wilson Area Hs has 709 students enrolled. It is a high school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Area Hs is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Area Hs?
35.6% of students at Wilson Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Area Hs is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Area Hs?
Wilson Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wilson Area Hs rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Area Hs ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Easton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson Area Sd?
Besides Wilson Area Hs, Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students), Wilson Borough El Sch (285 students), and Williams Township El Sch (249 students). See the Wilson Area Sd district page for the complete list.