For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,503 students in Scranton, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Scranton, PA are West Scranton High School, Scranton High School and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scranton, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Scranton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Scranton, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scranton, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Scranton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #22.
Scranton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,601 students
Rank: #33.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-12
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 7-12
| 853 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ctc Of Lackawanna County
Vocational School
3201 Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Scranton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Scranton State School For Deaf (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scranton, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Scranton, PA include West Scranton High School, Scranton High School and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scranton, PA?
5 public high schools are located in Scranton, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton, PA?
Scranton, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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