Best Scranton Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,788 students in Scranton, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Scranton, PA are Mid Valley Secondary Center, 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 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Scranton, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 7-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Scranton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
West Scranton High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technology Center Of Lackawanna County
Vocational School
3201 Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Gr: 2-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Scranton, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Scranton, PA include Mid Valley Secondary Center, Scranton High School and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scranton?
5 public high schools are located in Scranton.
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton?
Scranton public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scranton are often viewed compared to one another?

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