RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Wilkes Barre Area School District based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Wilkes-Barre Area School District

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Parent / Guardian
August 05, 2023
This school is a mess. My child has never felt safe here. Parents and students fighting outside the school most days. Staff does nothing to intervene. Drop off and pickup is a nightmare. Parents... More
Review for Dr David W Kistler El School
Parent / Guardian
February 14, 2022
Worst school ever the one day it was -2 degrese and no 2 hour delay elemetry students get more at this school they think middle schoolers are too old for eveything one of the bus drivers cursed and... More
Review for Solomon/Plains El School
Parent / Guardian
November 18, 2021
bullying, racism and evil increases daily, and the blame is neither on the victims nor on the attackers, the biggest problem is the school that doesn’t do the correct work and takes different... More
Review for G.A.R. Memorial Middle School
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