- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Lawn, PA
Wilson Hs
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422658006980
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,133
- students enrolled
Wilson Hs has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wilson Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422658006980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Wilson Hs held near 2,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+73 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.0 → 124.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+73 students YoY 422658006980 · West Lawn, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,133 enr · 16.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson West Ms (780 students)
Wilson Hs held near 2,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+73 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.0 → 124.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilson Hs
2,133 students
- Wilson West Ms 780
Wilson West Ms
780 students
- Wilson Souther 753
Wilson Southern Ms
753 students
- Spring Ridge E 575
Spring Ridge El Sch
575 students
- Whitfield El S 573
Whitfield El Sch
573 students
- Shiloh Hills E 572
Shiloh Hills El Sch
572 students
What this shows Wilson Hs reports 2,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Hs compares
Wilson 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,133 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,133
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,683
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 7.9%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Wilson Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson Sd reports $16,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson West Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Southern Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~2,133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Hs
How many students attend Wilson Hs?
Wilson Hs has 2,133 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Lawn, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,059 (2022-23) → 2,132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Hs is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Hs?
30.9% of students at Wilson Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Hs?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Hs is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in West Lawn, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Hs?
Wilson Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wilson Sd?
Besides Wilson Hs, Wilson Sd also operates Wilson West Ms (780 students), Wilson Southern Ms (753 students), and Spring Ridge El Sch (575 students). See the Wilson Sd district page for the complete list.