About Us
The truth is, we’re not in Wyoming, and we’re not a seminary!
We’re located in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania, and at the time of the school's founding in 1844, "seminary" was a synonym for school.
Wyoming Seminary, also known as “Sem,” is an independent day and boarding school located within a few hours of New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. We are close to recreational areas for skiing, hiking and water sports, within minutes of world-class dining, have access to sporting events, major musical acts, and the amenities of a more populous downtown area.
Sem has two campuses: the Lower School in Forty Fort (toddler through grade 8), and the Upper School in Kingston (grade nine through postgraduate). Sixty percent of faculty live on campus and 79 percent hold advanced degrees. In the classroom, more than 150 courses are offered and many of the electives are unique to Sem. A cutting-edge creative arts facility is the home to our vibrant arts program and Sem has three new state-of-the-art sports facilities for our athletic program. Additionally, students choose from over 30 clubs and activities to suit nearly every interest.
Sem is a microcosm of the national and global community. Every year, we are home to more than 100 international students from over 20 countries. This diversity enables students to develop a global perspective that will be essential for success in the future and creates friendships that last a lifetime.
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Fast Facts
Fast Facts About Sem:
We offer 63 full-year courses (1.0 credit) and 95 trimester courses (.333 credit).
College Board has recognized 57 of our students as scholars, including 20 AP Scholars, 10 AP Scholars with Honor, 24 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 5 National AP Scholars.
14 is the average class size.
8:1 is the student:teacher ratio.
9th graders participate in a STEM Foundations course which introduces them to advanced elements of science, technology, engineering and math.
10th grade is when individualized college counseling starts for all Sem students.
611 students in the last five consecutive graduating classes were accepted at 499 (195 in 2018) different colleges and universities in the United States and abroad (30 international schools in 7 countries) and matriculated to 252 (81 in 2018) schools worldwide.
5 is the average trimester course load per student.
Recreation
Shopping
Dining
Cafe Toscana (570) 208-1252
1 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
Chili's (570) 829-5833
375 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre
La Tolteca (570) 825-5001
200 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre
Longhorn Steakhouse (570) 822-1878
25 Bear Creek Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre
Mizu Sushi & Hibachi (570) 822-3866
244 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre
Olive Garden (570) 825-9125
561 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre
Outback Steakhouse (570) 823-7731
547 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre
Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar (570) 824-6600
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Highway 315 Blvd., Wilkes-Barre
Ruth's Chris Steak House (570) 208-2266
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Highway 315 Blvd., Wilkes-Barre
TGI Friday's (570) 823-9923
800 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre
Thai Thai (570) 824-9599
41 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre
Within walking distance of Wyoming Seminary Upper School:
Bakehouse Bakery & Cafe (570) 714-2253
152 S. Wyoming Avenue, Kingston
Bistro on the Ave. (570) 714-8725
174 United Penn Plaza, Kingston
Kevin's Bar & Restaurant (570) 285-3071
247 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston
Peking Chef (570) 283-1188
184 S. Wyoming Avenue, Kingston
Tommy's Pizza Corner (570) 283-0545
619 Market Street, Wilkes-Barre
Entertainment
Barnes & Noble and Starbucks (570) 829-4210
421 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre
Chacko's Family Bowling Center (570) 208-2695
195 Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts (570) 826-1100
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (570) 970-7600
255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre
Mohegan Sun Pocono Resort (570) 831-2100
1280 Rt. 315, Wilkes-Barre
RC Theatres Movies 14 (570) 825-4444
24 Northampton Ct., Wilkes-Barre