Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center's student population of 40 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center?
40 students attend Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center?
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center offer ?
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center part of?
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center is part of Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center School District.
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