Serving 906 students in grades 7-12, Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
906 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.56, 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
#1240 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
61%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1240 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School?
906 students attend Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Wyomissing Area School District.
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