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West Scranton High School

Scranton SD · Lackawanna County · 1201 Luzerne St, Scranton, PA 18504.0

(570)348-3616

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2/10
#515
Rank 515 out of 625
Top 82%
English Language Arts3/10 · #492 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #509 · 19th percentile
Science2/10 · #520 · 16th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

West Scranton High School sits in the heart of one of Pennsylvania's most storied post-industrial cities, serving a tight-knit working-class community that takes real pride in its neighborhood roots. Families here tend to be deeply connected to the West Side's identity — a place where local loyalty runs strong and kids often grow up knowing their teachers and neighbors for years. Academically, the school faces the challenges common to many urban districts in the region, but for families rooted in this corner of Scranton, it's a school that's very much woven into the fabric of the community.

Student Demographics

227 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
108 (48%)
White
75 (33%)
African American
26 (11%)
Asian
9 (4%)
Multiple Races
9 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged177 (78%)
Students with Disabilities50 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,404
Enrollment
104.7
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

90.5%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.

11
AP Courses
offered
8.2%
AP Participation
of students
115
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 Programs9/10 · #132 · 80th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found