At a glance
Reported students
1,462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
103.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
543
Williamsport Area SHS: 1,462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Williamsport Area SHS
Williamsport Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Williamsport. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Williamsport Area SD. NCES reports 1,462 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61%) and Black (17%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Williamsport Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 103.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black17%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial15%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Williamsport Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Williamsport Area MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
706 reported students
Jackson Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
555 reported students
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
543 reported students
Cochran Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
538 reported students
Curtin Intrmd Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
525 reported students
Hepburn-Lycoming Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
402 reported students
Public schools near Williamsport Area SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area MS Middle · Williamsport Area SD | 07–08 | 706 | 0.4 mi |
| Jackson Primary Sch Elementary · Williamsport Area SD | KG–03 | 555 | 0.6 mi |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch Middle · Williamsport Area SD | 04–06 | 543 | 2.8 mi |
| South Williamsport Area JSHS High · South Williamsport Area SD | 06–12 | 478 | 4.2 mi |
| Loyalsock Twp SHS High · Loyalsock Township SD | 09–12 | 436 | 5.8 mi |
| Montoursville Area SHS High · Montoursville Area SD | 09–12 | 570 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Williamsport Area SHS
What grades does Williamsport Area SHS serve?
Williamsport Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Williamsport Area SD.
How many students attend Williamsport Area SHS?
Williamsport Area SHS reported 1,462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,554 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Williamsport Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 1,462 students and 103.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Williamsport Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Williamsport Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsport Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Williamsport Area SHS in?
Williamsport Area SHS is part of Williamsport Area SD, based in Williamsport, PA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Williamsport Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Williamsport Area MS (0.4 mi), Jackson Primary Sch (0.6 mi), Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.