Wellsboro Area High School

Summary:

Wellsboro Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 439. The school is part of the Northern Tioga School District, which is ranked 151 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Wellsboro Area High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in Keystone Exams, where it outperformed the state average in Biology and Literature proficiency. However, the school underperformed the state average in Algebra I. The school has also maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 92.0%, which are above the state average. Additionally, Wellsboro Area High School has excelled in serving its disabled student population, ranking 47 out of 502 Pennsylvania high schools in this category.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Williamson Senior High School, North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School, and Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School, Wellsboro Area High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools, like Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School, have achieved higher statewide rankings in recent years. Additionally, Wellsboro Area High School's student population is predominantly White, with only small percentages of other racial/ethnic groups represented, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 225 Nichols St
       Wellsboro, PA  16901-1124


(570) 724-3547

District: Wellsboro Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,792 Help


Feeder schools for Wellsboro Area High School:

Elementary:    Charlotte Lappla Elementary School
    Don Gill Elementary School
Middle:    Rock L Butler Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wellsboro Area High School ranks better than 60.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.98. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wellsboro Area 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 Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellsboro Area High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Wellsboro Area High School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellsboro Area High School is $16,792.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wellsboro Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellsboro Area High School 268th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Wellsboro Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Wellsboro Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellsboro Area School District 151st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wellsboro Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Wellsboro Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.64 182nd 583 68.8%
2004 63.99 240th 590 59.3%
2005 65.47 220th 593 62.9%
2006 64.27 246th 604 59.3%
2007 56.27 339th 615 44.9%
2008 26.48 518th 621 16.6%
2009 77.51 110th 632 82.6%
2010 59.26 308th 649 52.5%
2011 62.57 292nd 660 55.8%
2012 78.75 97th 664 85.4%
2013 63.11 227th 591 61.6%
2014 72.89 137th 580 76.4%
2015 80.47 102nd 680 85.0%
2016 63.86 317th 677 53.2%
2017 65.02 288th 663 56.6%
2018 74.07 192nd 673 71.5%
2019 69.54 250th 693 63.9%
2022 53.26 365th 634 42.4%
2023 62.98 268th 674 60.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellsboro Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.93 296th 652 54.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wellsboro Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.44 47th 502 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wellsboro Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.44 301st 577 47.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Wellsboro Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1989 563 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 615 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 569 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 550 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 568 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 575 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 608 6 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1996 608 6 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1997 618 8 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1998 675 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1999 693 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 676 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 659 3 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 598 1 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2003 598 1 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2004 559 6 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 547 4 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 522 4 6 14 3 n/a n/a 0 549
2007 524 7 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2008 499 10 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 497 11 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 479 16 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 460 10 1 14 1 1 0 0 487
2012 460 8 2 7 0 1 0 0 478
2013 459 12 4 6 2 1 2 0 486
2014 449 5 3 5 0 0 0 0 462
2015 453 8 4 4 0 0 0 0 469
2016 468 7 6 6 0 0 2 0 489
2017 468 7 7 6 1 0 3 0 492
2018 477 8 8 6 0 0 3 0 502
2019 474 7 8 6 0 0 4 0 499
2020 455 5 10 7 1 0 2 0 480
2021 421 4 7 5 1 0 3 0 441
2022 419 2 5 6 1 0 4 0 437
2023 414 5 4 8 1 0 7 0 439

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 Wellsboro Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 35.1 17.4 n/a
1989 570 35.1 16.2 n/a
1990 618 39.4 15.6 0
1991 573 38.3 14.9 n/a
1992 556 40.6 13.6 n/a
1993 576 41.0 14.0 n/a
1994 583 44.0 13.3 n/a
1995 622 43.5 14.3 n/a
1996 622 43.5 14.3 n/a
1997 637 43.5 14.6 n/a
1998 684 43.0 15.9 n/a
1999 700 43.0 16.3 n/a
2000 688 46.0 15.0 22.4
2001 675 47.0 14.4 26.5
2002 618 47.3 13.1 26.9
2003 618 47.3 13.1 26.9
2004 588 45.5 12.9 26.9
2005 577 45.5 12.7 28.8
2006 549 45.5 12.1 27.9
2007 551 47.5 11.6 34.5
2008 531 45.0 11.8 36
2009 532 49.0 10.9 25.9
2010 514 42.2 12.1 31.5
2011 487 40.4 12.0 26.5
2012 478 37.7 12.6 29.9
2013 486 37.5 12.9 24.7
2014 462 36.6 12.6 31
2015 469 36.0 13.0 35.2
2016 489 35.0 13.9 39.5
2017 492 36.6 13.4 39.8
2018 502 34.0 14.7 40.6
2019 499 32.5 15.3 41.5
2020 480 32.8 14.5 41.3
2021 441 32.5 13.5 32.2
2022 437 34.5 12.6 37.8
2023 439 33.5 13.1 45.1

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 Wellsboro Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 35.1 17.4 n/a
1989 570 35.1 16.2 n/a
1990 618 39.4 15.6 0
1991 573 38.3 14.9 n/a
1992 556 40.6 13.6 n/a
1993 576 41.0 14.0 n/a
1994 583 44.0 13.3 n/a
1995 622 43.5 14.3 n/a
1996 622 43.5 14.3 n/a
1997 637 43.5 14.6 n/a
1998 684 43.0 15.9 n/a
1999 700 43.0 16.3 n/a
2000 688 46.0 15.0 22.4
2001 675 47.0 14.4 26.5
2002 618 47.3 13.1 26.9
2003 618 47.3 13.1 26.9
2004 588 45.5 12.9 26.9
2005 577 45.5 12.7 28.8
2006 549 45.5 12.1 27.9
2007 551 47.5 11.6 34.5
2008 531 45.0 11.8 36
2009 532 49.0 10.9 25.9
2010 514 42.2 12.1 31.5
2011 487 40.4 12.0 26.5
2012 478 37.7 12.6 29.9
2013 486 37.5 12.9 24.7
2014 462 36.6 12.6 31
2015 469 36.0 13.0 35.2
2016 489 35.0 13.9 39.5
2017 492 36.6 13.4 39.8
2018 502 34.0 14.7 40.6
2019 499 32.5 15.3 41.5
2020 480 32.8 14.5 41.3
2021 441 32.5 13.5 32.2
2022 437 34.5 12.6 37.8
2023 439 33.5 13.1 45.1

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 Wellsboro Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $14,919 (100.0%) $14,919
2020 $32 (0.2%) $16,818 (99.8%) $16,850
2021 $509 (2.9%) $17,190 (97.1%) $17,699
2022 $905 (5.4%) $15,887 (94.6%) $16,792

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellsboro Area High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 250th of 693 High schoolsRanks 268th of 674 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Wellsboro Area High School)71.227.6
 43.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Wellsboro Area High School)71.459.7
 11.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Wellsboro Area High School)77.269.4
 7.8%
   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 Students499439
 12%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian01
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White474414
 12.7%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.5%45.1%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellsboro Area High School

Wellsboro Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charlotte Lappla Elementary School
Elementary : Don Gill Elementary School
Middle : Rock L Butler Middle School

Students at Wellsboro Area High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Wellsboro Area High School ranks 268th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Wellsboro Area High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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