Serving 1,404 students in grades 9-12, Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School's student population of 1,404 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School 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 Valley West Sr. High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2011 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
13%
14%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School's ranking?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is ranked #2011 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School often compared to?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School, Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School, Dallas Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
1,404 students attend Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School offer ?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School part of?
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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