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.
1,101
Total Students
52.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G A R MS
Demographic Student Count
White142
Hispanic668
Black217
Asian6
Two or More68
  • Hispanic
    668 (60.7%)
  • Black
    217 (19.7%)
  • White
    142 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    68 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.5%)
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: 1,101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 368
Grade 7 356
Grade 8 377

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G A R MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6368
Grade 7356
Grade 8377
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G A R MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female55150%
Male55050%