Pittston Area Shs
School Overview
Pittston Area Shs is a public school located in Pittston, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Pittston Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 63% of students are proficient in Math learning and 71% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,007 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 57 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,007 students are attending Pittston Area Shs. By gender, there are 484 and 523 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pittston Area Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 33 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Total | 33 | 18 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 57 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pittston Area Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 57 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 57 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 504 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,206 Households |
| Population | 27,695 |
| Male | 13,084 |
| Female | 14,937 |
| Child Population | 7,575 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,743 Units |
| Average House Value | $121,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $819 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $53,315 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pittston Area Shs offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 138 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 231 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pittston Area Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 138 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 138 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 231 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pittston Area School District
In Pittston Area School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.