James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School (Closed 2021)

80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Top Rankings

James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
896 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1263 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
38%
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21-39%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
29%
14%
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Black
11%
14%
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White
54%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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88%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School's ranking?
James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School is ranked #1263 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School?
896 students attend James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School?
James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School offer ?
James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School part of?
James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.

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