Wilkes-Barre Area HS
Reported Enrollment
2,293
students
District
Wilkes-Barre Area SD
County Context Score
55/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2021 Wolfpack Way, Plains, PA, 18705
School District
Wilkes-Barre Area SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 422630007700
- District ID
- 4226300
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,293 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Wilkes-Barre Area HS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Luzerne County has 64 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Wilkes-Barre Area HS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Wilkes-Barre Area SD, Luzerne County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Wilkes-Barre Area HS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Wilkes-Barre Area SD.
2,293 students
Wilkes-Barre Area HS reports 2,293 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 14 other high schools in Luzerne County with enrollment data, 13 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 749 students.
15 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 759 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Wilkes-Barre Area SD lists 5 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
5
Middle
2
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Wilkes-Barre Area SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is Wilkes-Barre Area HS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Wilkes-Barre Area SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Wilkes-Barre Area HS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Wilkes-Barre Area HS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Wilkes-Barre Area HS with nearby schools?
Wilkes-Barre Area HS should be compared with 15 high schools in Luzerne County, plus other schools in Wilkes-Barre Area SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Wilkes-Barre Area HS?
Before using Wilkes-Barre Area HS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Wilkes-Barre Area SD.
Part of Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Wilkes-Barre Area HS is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,777 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
7,777
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Solomon/Plains El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Solomon/Plains MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Dodson El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- G A R MS6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Daniel J Flood El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Heights/Murray El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dr David W Kistler El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy9–12 · HighListed only
- Wolfpack Early Learning AcademyPK · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
Luzerne County Schools
County Context Score
55/100
County-level composite across 64 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.