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#1389 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
West Side Career & Technology Center
High School · West Side Career & Technology Center · Kingston, PA
A high school in Kingston, PA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Evans Street Pringle Borough, Kingston, PA 18704
- Math 11% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Side Career & Technology Center score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
127.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Side Career & Technology Center 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingston), 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
$62,907
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Genesis SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 719 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Side Career & Technology Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
West Side Career & Technology Center is listed in West Side Career & Technology Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Career & Technology Center
West Side Career & Technology Center is a public high school in Kingston, PA, part of West Side Career & Technology Center, serving approximately 380 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,389 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Career & Technology Center
What grades does West Side Career & Technology Center serve?
West Side Career & Technology Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Side Career & Technology Center?
West Side Career & Technology Center has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Career & Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Career & Technology Center is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Career & Technology Center rank in PA?
West Side Career & Technology Center ranks #1,389 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Side Career & Technology Center's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side Career & Technology Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 West Side Career & Technology Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Career & Technology Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Side Career & Technology Center a charter school?
No, West Side Career & Technology Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Career & Technology Center a Title I school?
No, West Side Career & Technology Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Career & Technology Center?
127.9% of students at West Side Career & Technology Center 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.5%
- Phone
- (570) 288-8493
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18704)
- 30,997
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 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 18704; 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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