Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, West Side Ctc 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Side Ctc's student population of 384 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Side Ctc is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Ctc?
The graduation rate of West Side Ctc is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Side Ctc?
384 students attend West Side Ctc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Side Ctc students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Ctc?
West Side Ctc has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Ctc offer ?
West Side Ctc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side Ctc part of?
West Side Ctc is part of West Side CTC School District.
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