West Side Career and Technology Center is a full-time Career and Technology Center located in Luzerne County at 75 Evans Street, Pringle, Pennsylvania. The school is home to students of Wyoming Valley West, Dallas, Northwest, Wyoming Area, and Lake-Lehman school districts in the 2008-2009 school year.
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, West Side Career & Technology Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Side Career & Technology Center's student population of 437 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Side Career & Technology Center 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 Side Career & Technology Center is 0.43, which is less 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
#2568 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.8%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
3%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Career & Technology Center's ranking?
West Side Career & Technology Center is ranked #2568 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Side Career & Technology Center often compared to?
West Side Career & Technology Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Career & Technology Center?
The graduation rate of West Side Career & Technology Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend West Side Career & Technology Center?
437 students attend West Side Career & Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Side Career & Technology Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Career & Technology Center?
West Side Career & Technology Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Career & Technology Center offer ?
West Side Career & Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side Career & Technology Center part of?
West Side Career & Technology Center is part of West Side Career & Technology Center School District.
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