Scranton High School is an urban high school located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is part of the Scranton School District. It enrolled 1,792 ninth through twelfth grade students in 2010. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Serving 1,819 students in grades 7-12, Scranton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scranton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scranton High School's student population of 1,819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Colors
Red, Gold, Cardinal
School Rankings
Scranton 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 Scranton High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scranton High School's ranking?
Scranton High School is ranked #1444 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Scranton High School often compared to?
Scranton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Scranton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scranton High School?
The graduation rate of Scranton High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scranton High School?
1,819 students attend Scranton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Scranton High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scranton High School?
Scranton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scranton High School offer ?
Scranton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scranton High School part of?
Scranton High School is part of Scranton School District.
School Reviews
5 12/28/2009
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.
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