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School Overview: |
Wilkes-Barre Academy
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1987 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 202 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 8% (PA School Avg.: 18%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |
| Admissions Director | Janice Huntzinger | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports | |
Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Basketball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 6 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Basketball Team | Books and Poetry Club | |
| Leo Club | Science Olympiad Team | |
| Ski Club | Student Council | |
View all schools in: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Zip 18702