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Carbondale Area JSHS

Carbondale Area SD · Lackawanna County · 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407.0

(570)282-4500

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2/10
#501
Rank 501 out of 625
Top 80%
English Language Arts3/10 · #471 · 25th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #514 · 18th percentile
Science2/10 · #513 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Carbondale Area JSHS serves a tight-knit working-class community in the Lackawanna Valley, about 15 miles northeast of Scranton, where the pace is slower and neighbors tend to know each other by name. Families here are often deeply rooted in the area, and the school reflects that close community feel — it's a place where kids aren't lost in the crowd. For families prioritizing a small-school environment and strong local ties over academic rankings, Carbondale offers that sense of belonging that larger suburban schools can struggle to replicate.

Student Demographics

187 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
138 (74%)
Hispanic
30 (16%)
African American
11 (6%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged126 (67%)
Students with Disabilities51 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

736
Enrollment
75.7
Teachers (FTE)
9.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

5
AP Courses
offered
4.8%
AP Participation
of students
37
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #351 · 47th percentile

18 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found