Scranton High School
- Scranton High School serves 1,755 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Scranton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Scranton High School's student population of 1,755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,755 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 136 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scranton High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scranton High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2011 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 15% |
| White | 50% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scranton SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scranton High School is West Scranton High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northeast Intrmd School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Bancroft #34 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scranton George Bancroft #34 Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
0.5 miles
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570)348-3667 0.5 PK-5 260 - Scranton Charles Sumner #18 Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
0.6 miles
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3688 0.6 PK-5 306 - Scranton Isaac Tripp Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 773 students
0.6 miles
1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3677 0.6 PK-5 773 - Scranton John Adams #4 Grades: PK-5 | 311 students
0.6 miles
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570)348-3655 0.6 PK-5 311 - Scranton Northeast Intrmd School Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
0.8 miles
721 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570)348-3651 0.8 6-8 795
School Reviews
| 5 Best Public school institution in the area. For the size and diversity represented, this school out scores most schools in the region. They have a solid dedicated team of administration and faculty. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rab27 |
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