WYOMISSING AREA JSHS

Wyomissing Area JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wyomissing Area SD school district, located in Wyomissing, PA with about 949 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 77 teachers, Wyomissing Area JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, is a combined secondary institution serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Wyomissing Area School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, boasting a curriculum that balances rigorous core coursework with a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities and elective programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep commitment to extracurricular engagement. Students at Wyomissing Area JSHS have access to a diverse range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and academic clubs, which are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. With a focus on community values and individualized student development, the school serves as a central hub for the local Wyomissing area, consistently striving to balance traditional educational values with modern instructional practices.

For more information, contact Wyomissing Area JSHS at (610) 374-0739 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

630 Evans Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610-2636
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WYOMISSING AREA JSHS is a public Title I school in Wyomissing, PA with about 949 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wyomissing Area SD
Total Students:
949
Teachers:
77.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 949 students

White
69.5%
Hispanic/Latino
19.7%
Black or African American
3.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.