Muhlenberg High School vs. Wilson High School
Should you attend Muhlenberg High School or Wilson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Muhlenberg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,166 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,133 students in grades 9-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,166 students
2,133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
132 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2169 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1124 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
65%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
510
Grade 10 Students
362
568
Grade 11 Students
387
542
Grade 12 Students
417
513
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
62%
28%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
26%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%