Scranton High School vs. West Scranton High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Scranton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
West Scranton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,601 students in grades 9-12, Scranton 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 is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, West Scranton High School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,601 students
1,343 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#754 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
395
328
Grade 10 Students
397
370
Grade 11 Students
368
347
Grade 12 Students
441
298
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
37%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%