Wilkes-Barre Area High School is a high school in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, located in Plains, Pennsylvania. The student body mascot is the Wolfpack. The school opened in August 2021, replacing James M. Coughlin High School, G. A. R.
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy's student population of 93 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
75%
60%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
93 students attend Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy offer ?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy part of?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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