Williamsport Area Senior High School

Public 9-12

 2990 W 4th St
       Williamsport, PA  17701-9134


(570) 323-8411

District: Williamsport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
349th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,570 Help


Feeder schools for Williamsport Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Cochran Primary School
    Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School
    Jackson Primary School
Middle:    Curtin Intrmd School
    Lycoming Valley Intrmd School
    Williamsport Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,479

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
African American:
16.4%
Two or more races:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Williamsport Area Senior High School ranks worse than 51.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.71. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Williamsport Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Williamsport Area Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), African American (16.4%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Senior High School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Williamsport Area Senior High School employs 101.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamsport Area Senior High School is $17,570.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Williamsport Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsport Area Senior High School 349th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Williamsport Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williamsport Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Williamsport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.91 271st 583 53.5%
2004 43.94 386th 590 34.6%
2005 44.87 406th 593 31.5%
2006 44.69 411th 604 32.0%
2007 46.47 417th 615 32.2%
2008 39.03 464th 621 25.3%
2009 37.08 490th 632 22.5%
2010 36.79 499th 649 23.1%
2011 40.54 486th 660 26.4%
2012 53.56 381st 664 42.6%
2013 51.69 345th 591 41.6%
2014 54.78 312th 580 46.2%
2015 67.71 252nd 680 62.9%
2016 71.51 218th 677 67.8%
2017 76.28 153rd 663 76.9%
2018 71.21 231st 673 65.7%
2019 72.82 198th 693 71.4%
2021 77.61 111th 537 79.3%
2022 53.95 361st 634 43.1%
2023 53.71 349th 674 48.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Williamsport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.42 80th 129 38.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamsport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.47 347th 652 46.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Williamsport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.82 316th 502 37.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Williamsport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.40 88th 260 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Williamsport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.32 302nd 577 47.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, June 5, 2020

Open Quote AWFULL the teachers had made me cry before and other students too. Some of the students with disabilities should be with kids like them so they feel comfortable but some of the kids with autism are mixed in class rooms with students that dont have disabilities, so some of them get bullied i even say kids with Down syndrome get made fun of. Not also that but theres no classes for the in between like if you’re smarter than the regular kids but not that smart as the regular kids then theres no class for that. they treat kids in honor classes differently, some of the kids that are popular and smart will be favored, and its very stressful in the honor classes they overload you with work. And it you’re hardworking average kid who gets stuck in the regular classes then you get treated bad TOO like its very obnoxious and loud there with many bad kids who wont stop talking on top of that, one of the disabled kids have wet themselves and even (sht) themselves but no one said . Lastly there are only THREE languages you can take , that is spanish , German, and latin which you can’t really speak anyways! I will not be staying at this school anymore Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Open Quote Very impressed with the improvements and changes being made at the high school. Test scores are rising, students appear to be learning more and there appears to be a significant decline in disciplinary issues.

I love the preview of the upcoming Pathway Program and am happy to see the forward thinking.

I am pleased that we have chosen Williamsport High School for our children. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Open Quote This school gets a whole lot of crap because people are afraid, prejudice, and they don't take the time to learn about it. Sure, there's a lot of fights, poverty, and other problems. What school doesn't have their own problems? However, I've gone to 7 different schools, and Williamsport was the school where i grew the most as a person. If your a wise kid who knows what not to get involved with, you can have a great time there. Their music program is unparalleled, and they have a slew of opportunities there because of their size. It's harder to shine at a big school like Port, but those who shine their are the brightest around. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Williamsport Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2144 98 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 2254
1989 1966 106 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 2086
1990 1821 100 11 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1943
1991 1800 114 11 6 7 n/a n/a 0 1938
1992 1761 115 15 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1903
1993 1735 143 14 5 10 n/a n/a 0 1907
1994 1759 187 14 3 5 n/a n/a 0 1968
1995 1705 252 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1985
1996 1705 252 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1985
1997 1805 293 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 2125
1998 1798 269 15 16 1 n/a n/a 0 2099
1999 1733 275 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 2032
2000 1697 298 19 11 1 n/a n/a 0 2026
2001 1687 290 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 2002
2002 1529 317 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1884
2003 1529 317 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1884
2004 1478 318 27 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1836
2005 1459 348 28 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1850
2006 1435 400 21 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1878
2007 1460 432 26 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1941
2008 1351 425 21 23 0 n/a n/a 17 1837
2009 1376 393 20 21 1 n/a n/a 51 1862
2010 1299 398 21 19 2 n/a n/a 54 1793
2011 1233 377 16 14 1 0 74 0 1715
2012 1169 310 17 36 1 0 117 0 1650
2013 1064 287 13 35 3 0 100 0 1502
2014 1043 251 16 49 0 0 118 0 1477
2015 1032 213 14 66 1 1 148 0 1475
2016 1010 218 11 65 1 2 164 0 1471
2017 1009 218 11 67 3 2 183 0 1493
2018 995 214 10 75 3 1 191 0 1489
2019 1002 209 11 51 4 2 177 0 1456
2020 1019 216 14 66 6 1 204 0 1526
2021 952 227 9 69 5 2 218 0 1482
2022 909 260 7 70 3 3 213 0 1465
2023 934 243 10 75 4 4 209 0 1479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williamsport Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2254 144.7 15.5 n/a
1989 2086 142.4 14.6 n/a
1990 1943 137.9 14.0 0
1991 1938 137.0 14.1 n/a
1992 1903 130.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1907 117.0 16.3 n/a
1994 1968 113.0 17.4 n/a
1995 1985 112.0 17.7 n/a
1996 1985 112.0 17.7 n/a
1997 2125 109.0 19.5 n/a
1998 2099 108.1 19.4 n/a
1999 2032 114.7 17.7 n/a
2000 2026 116.5 17.4 30.8
2001 2002 119.1 16.8 26.8
2002 1884 122.4 15.4 33.3
2003 1884 122.4 15.4 33.3
2004 1836 127.1 14.4 32.6
2005 1850 125.1 14.8 33.9
2006 1878 119.1 15.8 46.6
2007 1941 115.3 16.8 46.5
2008 1837 124.0 14.8 50.9
2009 1862 124.9 14.9 50.3
2010 1793 123.5 14.5 53.2
2011 1715 122.9 13.9 50.5
2012 1650 124.2 13.2 48.4
2013 1502 113.6 13.2 50.1
2014 1477 114.2 12.9 52
2015 1475 112.0 13.1 51.1
2016 1471 108.0 13.6 51.7
2017 1493 109.7 13.5 62
2018 1489 101.7 14.6 60.4
2019 1456 102.9 14.1 59.2
2020 1526 103.5 14.7 55.8
2021 1482 100.5 14.7 64
2022 1465 98.5 14.8 64.1
2023 1479 101.5 14.5 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williamsport Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2254 144.7 15.5 n/a
1989 2086 142.4 14.6 n/a
1990 1943 137.9 14.0 0
1991 1938 137.0 14.1 n/a
1992 1903 130.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1907 117.0 16.3 n/a
1994 1968 113.0 17.4 n/a
1995 1985 112.0 17.7 n/a
1996 1985 112.0 17.7 n/a
1997 2125 109.0 19.5 n/a
1998 2099 108.1 19.4 n/a
1999 2032 114.7 17.7 n/a
2000 2026 116.5 17.4 30.8
2001 2002 119.1 16.8 26.8
2002 1884 122.4 15.4 33.3
2003 1884 122.4 15.4 33.3
2004 1836 127.1 14.4 32.6
2005 1850 125.1 14.8 33.9
2006 1878 119.1 15.8 46.6
2007 1941 115.3 16.8 46.5
2008 1837 124.0 14.8 50.9
2009 1862 124.9 14.9 50.3
2010 1793 123.5 14.5 53.2
2011 1715 122.9 13.9 50.5
2012 1650 124.2 13.2 48.4
2013 1502 113.6 13.2 50.1
2014 1477 114.2 12.9 52
2015 1475 112.0 13.1 51.1
2016 1471 108.0 13.6 51.7
2017 1493 109.7 13.5 62
2018 1489 101.7 14.6 60.4
2019 1456 102.9 14.1 59.2
2020 1526 103.5 14.7 55.8
2021 1482 100.5 14.7 64
2022 1465 98.5 14.8 64.1
2023 1479 101.5 14.5 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williamsport Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $269 (1.6%) $16,797 (98.4%) $17,066
2020 $270 (1.7%) $15,845 (98.3%) $16,115
2021 $839 (4.9%) $16,339 (95.1%) $17,178
2022 $808 (4.6%) $16,762 (95.4%) $17,570

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamsport Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 693 High schoolsRanks 349th of 674 High schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Williamsport Area Senior High School)75.641.1
 34.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Williamsport Area Senior High School)72.138
 34.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Williamsport Area Senior High School)78.767.2
 11.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14561479
 1.6%
African American209243
 16.3%
American Indian44
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic5175
 47.1%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White1002934
 6.8%
Two or More Races177209
 18.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%63.7%
 4.5%


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Williamsport Area Senior High School ranks 349th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Williamsport Area Senior High School are 63% White, 16% African American, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,479 students attended Williamsport Area Senior High School.


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