Pittston Area High School is a public high school located near Pittston, Pennsylvania. The building itself straddles the border of Jenkins Township and Yatesville. The school is part of the Pittston Area School District and it serves about 1,100 students in grades 9 to 12.
Serving 1,055 students in grades 9-12, Pittston Area Sr. High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,055 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittston Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pittston, PA, encompassing approximately 39.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittston Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,055 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,055 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pittston Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittston Area Sr. High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2256 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittston Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Pittston Area Sr. High School is ranked #2256 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittston Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Pittston Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyoming Area Sec Center, G A R Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittston Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pittston Area Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pittston Area Sr. High School?
1,055 students attend Pittston Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pittston Area Sr. High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittston Area Sr. High School?
Pittston Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittston Area Sr. High School offer ?
Pittston Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pittston Area Sr. High School part of?
Pittston Area Sr. High School is part of Pittston Area School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Pittston Area has been a wonderful high school for my children (one graduate is a junior in college and one is a senior at this high school). I believe the academics are solid, and if you support and encourage your child, he or she could receive a great education here. The athletic programs are also good, and my kids were both athletes, one of whom actually went on to get a Division I scholarship for college. The facilities are good - all the schools are either new or updated. The amount of parent involvement is really phenomenal in this district. There are the occasional troublemaking students and an occasional iffy teacher or two, but for the main part, this is a very good school district and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
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