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#731 of 1,036 schools in AR
Scranton High School
High School · Scranton School District · Scranton, AR
A high school in Scranton, AR where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
103 N TENTH ST, Scranton, AR 72863
- Math 14% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scranton High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scranton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,393
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Scranton School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scranton High School is listed in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scranton High School
Scranton High School is a public high school in Scranton, AR, part of Scranton School District, serving approximately 207 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scranton High School
What grades does Scranton High School serve?
Scranton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Scranton High School?
Scranton High School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scranton High School rank in AR?
Scranton High School ranks #731 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Scranton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scranton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Scranton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scranton High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scranton High School a charter school?
No, Scranton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scranton High School a Title I school?
No, Scranton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scranton High School?
47.3% of students at Scranton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (479) 938-7121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 72863)
- 1,678
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72863; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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