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Wilkes-Barre Area School District

Wilkes-Barre Area School District is a public school district in Wilkes Barre, PA with 9 schools, 8,228 students, grades K–12, a C district rating and $11,882 of spending per student.

CTopHap district rating
Rating
C
Schools
9
Students
8,228
Grades
K–12
Spending per student
$11,882
Teachers (FTE)
418

11 schools

Schools in this district

District details

Students per teacher
20:1
Total annual spending
$97,765,096
Setting
Suburb - Large
Headquarters
Wilkes Barre, PA
Phone
(570) 826-7111
Website
wbasd.k12.pa.us
NCES district ID
4226300
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Common questions

About Wilkes-Barre Area School District

How is Wilkes-Barre Area School District rated?

Wilkes-Barre Area School District holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Wilkes-Barre Area School District?

Wilkes-Barre Area School District operates 9 schools — 5 primary, 1 middle and 5 high by instruction level.

How many students does Wilkes-Barre Area School District serve?

Wilkes-Barre Area School District enrolls 8,228 students across 418 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 20 students per teacher.

How much does Wilkes-Barre Area School District spend per student?

Wilkes-Barre Area School District reports $11,882 of spending per student. Across 8,228 students that is roughly $97,765,096 a year.

What grades does Wilkes-Barre Area School District cover?

Wilkes-Barre Area School District covers grades K–12.

Where is Wilkes-Barre Area School District located?

Wilkes-Barre Area School District is headquartered in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.