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. Dr. Jeffrey T. Namey is the district superintendent.
The district operates 5 elementary schools, one junior high school and 3 high schools. James M. Coughlin junior Senior High School is the largest school in the district, housing over 1100 students (2009). Meyers High School houses 949 students (2010) and G.A.R has 1134 students (2011).
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