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#1640 of 2,846 schools in PA
Scranton HS
High School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA
A Scranton Sd high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
63 Munchak Way, Scranton, PA 18510
- Math 44% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scranton HS score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scranton HS 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,644/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scranton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,500
Median home value
$178,000
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Bnos Yisroel Girls High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| West Scranton HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scranton Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scranton HS is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scranton HS
Scranton HS is a public high school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 1,819 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scranton HS
What grades does Scranton HS serve?
Scranton HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Scranton HS?
Scranton HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,819 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton HS is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scranton HS rank in PA?
Scranton HS ranks #1,640 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Scranton HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Scranton HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scranton HS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scranton HS a charter school?
No, Scranton HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scranton HS a Title I school?
No, Scranton HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scranton HS?
99.8% of students at Scranton HS 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
- 1,819
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (570) 348-3481
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18510)
- 14,629
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18510; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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