Serving 953 students in grades 7-12, Wyoming Area Sec Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 953 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyoming Area Sec Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wyoming Area Sec Center's student population of 953 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
953 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wyoming Area Sec Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyoming Area Sec Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyoming Area Sec Center's ranking?
Wyoming Area Sec Center is ranked #1995 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wyoming Area Sec Center often compared to?
Wyoming Area Sec Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pittston Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyoming Area Sec Center?
The graduation rate of Wyoming Area Sec Center is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wyoming Area Sec Center?
953 students attend Wyoming Area Sec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wyoming Area Sec Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyoming Area Sec Center?
Wyoming Area Sec Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyoming Area Sec Center offer ?
Wyoming Area Sec Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wyoming Area Sec Center part of?
Wyoming Area Sec Center is part of Wyoming Area School District.
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