For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,550 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes Barre, 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.
Wilkes Barre, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Wilkes Barre have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Wilkes Barre, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wilkes Barre, PA (2025)
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%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Gr: 7-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre?
4 public high schools are located in Wilkes Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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