Wilkes-Barre Area School District
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730 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 United States |
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| Type | Public |
| NCES District ID | 4226300 |
| Superintendent | Brian Costello |
| Faculty | 500.86 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | 6,997 (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.97 |
| Language | English |
| Phone Number | (570) 826-7111 |
| Website | www |
Coordinates: 41°14′21″N 75°54′31″W / 41.239161°N 75.908629°W
Wilkes–Barre Area School District is an urban, public school district located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Wilkes-Barre Area School District encompasses approximately 123 square miles. The district includes the city of Wilkes-Barre as well as smaller surrounding municipalities. It serves:Bear Creek Township, Borough of Bear Creek Village, Borough of Laflin, Buck Township, City of Wilkes-Barre, Laurel Run Borough, Plains Township and Wilkes-Barre Township. According to 2000 federal census data, the district serves a resident population of 62,749. In 2009, the residents' per capita income was $16,751, while the median family income was $40,336. Per school district officials, in school year 2007–08 the Wilkes-Barre Area School District provided basic educational services to 6,696 pupils through the employment of 524 teachers, 244 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 33 administrators. Mr. Brian Costello is the district superintendent.
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