Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, Pittston Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittston Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pittston Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittston Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittston Area Sr. High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #774 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-59% 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 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittston Area Sr. High School?
1,024 students attend Pittston Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pittston Area Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% 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 19:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittston Area Sr. High School part of?
Pittston Area Sr. High School is part of Pittston Area SD School District.
School Reviews
5 1/27/2010
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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