Muhlenberg High School vs. Wilson High School
Should you attend Muhlenberg High School or Wilson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,151 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,059 students in grades 9-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,151 students
2,059 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
128 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#222 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
65%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
533
Grade 10 Students
396
516
Grade 11 Students
376
492
Grade 12 Students
379
518
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
60%
25%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
29%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%