Enrollment
965
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyomissing, PA
Wyomissing Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Wyomissing Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422676000887
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyomissing Area Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wyomissing · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyomissing Area Jshs has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyomissing Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wyomissing, PA.
School address
District: Wyomissing Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422676000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wyomissing Area Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wyomissing Area Jshs
Wyomissing Area Jshs is a large combined-grade school in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, enrolling 965 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 965 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 965 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wyomissing Area Sd also operates Wyomissing Hills El Ctr (615 students) and West Reading El Ctr (310 students) alongside Wyomissing Area Jshs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wyomissing Area Jshs compares
Wyomissing Area Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$18,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Wyomissing Area Jshs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyomissing Area Sd, which includes Wyomissing Area Jshs.
$18,767
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.5%
State 19.2%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wyomissing Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing Hills El Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Reading El Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyomissing Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~965 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wyomissing Area Jshs
How many students attend Wyomissing Area Jshs?
Wyomissing Area Jshs has 965 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wyomissing, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyomissing Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyomissing Area Jshs is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wyomissing Area Jshs?
37.7% of students at Wyomissing Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyomissing Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Wyomissing Area Jshs is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Wyomissing, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyomissing Area Jshs?
Wyomissing Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wyomissing Area Jshs rank among public schools in Wyomissing?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyomissing Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wyomissing, 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 Wyomissing on the city page.
Is Wyomissing Area Jshs a good school?
Wyomissing Area Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wyomissing Area Sd?
Besides Wyomissing Area Jshs, Wyomissing Area Sd also operates Wyomissing Hills El Ctr (615 students) and West Reading El Ctr (310 students). See the Wyomissing Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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