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Williamsport Area SHS

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,479

students

District

Williamsport Area SD

County Context Score

69/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2990 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA, 17701

School District

Williamsport Area SD

NCES Identifiers

School ID
422646006368
District ID
4226460

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,479 students

School Setting

City: Small

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

Williamsport Area SHS 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

Lycoming County has 30 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 7 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Williamsport Area SHS tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Williamsport Area SD, Lycoming 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.
  • City: Small 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 Williamsport Area SHS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Williamsport Area SD.

School scale

1,479 students

Williamsport Area SHS reports 1,479 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 8 other high schools in Lycoming County with enrollment data, 8 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 494 students.

County peer set

9 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 503 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

7 district schools

Williamsport Area SD lists 3 primary, 3 middle, 1 high 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.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

3

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside Williamsport Area SD

Cochran Primary SchKG–3 · Primary · 508 studentsListed
Hepburn-Lycoming Primary SchKG–3 · Primary · 407 studentsListed
Jackson Primary SchKG–3 · Primary · 533 studentsListed
Curtin Intrmd Sch4–6 · Middle · 516 studentsListed
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch4–6 · Middle · 548 studentsListed
Williamsport Area MS7–8 · Middle · 712 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Hughesville JSHS7–12747 students
Jersey Shore Area SHS9–12710 students
Montoursville Area SHS9–12590 students
South Williamsport Area JSHS7–12503 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Williamsport Area SHS 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 Williamsport Area SD.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Williamsport Area SHS?

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 Williamsport Area SHS 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 Williamsport Area SHS with nearby schools?

Williamsport Area SHS should be compared with 9 high schools in Lycoming County, plus other schools in Williamsport Area SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Williamsport Area SHS?

Before using Williamsport Area SHS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Williamsport Area SD.

Part of Williamsport Area SD

Williamsport Area SHS is one of 7 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,703 students across 7 schools.

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Schools in District

7

Reported Enrollment

4,703

7 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Cochran Primary SchKG–3 · PrimaryListed only
  • Jackson Primary SchKG–3 · PrimaryListed only
  • Curtin Intrmd Sch4–6 · MiddleListed only
  • Hepburn-Lycoming Primary SchKG–3 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch4–6 · MiddleListed only
  • Williamsport Area MS7–8 · MiddleListed only

Similar Schools

Hughesville JSHS

Grades 7–12
747 students
RegularListed only

Jersey Shore Area SHS

Grades 9–12
710 students
RegularListed only

Montoursville Area SHS

Grades 9–12
590 students
RegularListed only

South Williamsport Area JSHS

Grades 7–12
503 students
RegularListed only

Muncy JSHS

Grades 7–12
484 students
RegularListed only

Lycoming County Schools

County Context Score

69/100

County-level composite across 30 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor