Wilmington Area JSHS

www.wilmington.k12.pa.us

444 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

444

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilmington Area JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
423 (95.3%)
Two or More
16 (3.6%)
Hispanic
4 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wilmington Area SD
Phone:	(724)656-8866
Website:	http://www.wilmington.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 66