For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,594 students in 18705, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 18705, PA are Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center and Wilkes-barre Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 18705 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18705, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18705 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilkes-barre Area High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18705, PA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Wilkes-barre Area High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 2,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 18705, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 18705, PA include Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center and Wilkes-barre Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in 18705?
3 public high schools are located in 18705.
What is the racial composition of students in 18705?
18705 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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