West Scranton High School, is a community-based school in the west side neighborhood of Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest schools in the area, having opened to the public in 1935, first as a junior high facility and later as a high school.
Serving 1,404 students in grades 9-12, West Scranton 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Scranton High School's attendance zone covers the entire Scranton school district, encompassing approximately 25.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Scranton High School's student population of 1,404 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
School Rankings
West 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 West Scranton High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2341 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Invader
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Scranton High School's ranking?
West Scranton High School is ranked #2341 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Scranton High School often compared to?
West Scranton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scranton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Scranton High School?
The graduation rate of West Scranton High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend West Scranton High School?
1,404 students attend West Scranton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of West Scranton High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Scranton High School?
West Scranton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Scranton High School offer ?
West Scranton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Scranton High School part of?
West Scranton High School is part of Scranton School District.
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