WILMINGTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Wilmington Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wilmington Area SD school district, located in New Wilmington, PA with about 385 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Wilmington Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wilmington Area High School, located at 350 Wood St in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wilmington Area School District. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in military service.
Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to student life through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student organizations. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Wilmington Area High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Wilmington Area HS at (724) 656-8866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Wilmington, PA 16142-1099
(724) 656-8866
http://www.wilmington.k12.pa.us
WILMINGTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Wilmington, PA with about 385 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilmington Area SD
- Total Students:
- 385
- Teachers:
- 26.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 385 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILMINGTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.