G A R MS
1,026 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
G.A.R. Memorial Junior/Senior High School is a historic public secondary school located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Named in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic—the fraternal organization of Union veterans of the American Civil War—the school has long served as a cornerstone of its local community. It offers a comprehensive educational program that includes a traditional core curriculum, various elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to support both the academic and personal development of students in grades 7 through 12.
As part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, the school functions under the broader mission of providing an equitable and challenging learning environment for its diverse student population. While the institution has deep roots in the city's history, it has continuously adapted to meet modern educational standards and technological requirements. The school emphasizes school spirit and community engagement, maintaining a long-standing tradition of athletic programs and student organizations that help foster a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body.
As part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, the school functions under the broader mission of providing an equitable and challenging learning environment for its diverse student population. While the institution has deep roots in the city's history, it has continuously adapted to meet modern educational standards and technological requirements. The school emphasizes school spirit and community engagement, maintaining a long-standing tradition of athletic programs and student organizations that help foster a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body.
1,026
Total Students
59.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic | 571 |
| Black | 199 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 72 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic571 (55.7 %)
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Black199 (19.4 %)
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White175 (17.1 %)
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Two or More72 (7.0 %)
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Asian7 (0.7 %)
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American Indian2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
| Phone: | (570)826-7165 |
| Website: | http://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/garjrsrhighschool_home.aspx |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,026 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 59.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
335
Grade 7
342
Grade 8
349
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 335 |
| Grade 7 | 342 |
| Grade 8 | 349 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 499 | 48.6% |
| Male | 527 | 51.4% |
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