Scranton High School
School Overview
Scranton High School is a public school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Scranton School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 53% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,762 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 127 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,762 students are attending Scranton High School. By gender, there are 897 and 865 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Scranton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 37 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 31 | 11 | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 14 | 23 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 127 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Scranton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 99.2% of teachers are certified. 93.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 127 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 126 | 99.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 4.7% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 352 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 31,039 Households |
| Population | 71,554 |
| Male | 38,155 |
| Female | 38,899 |
| Child Population | 19,719 |
| Total Housing Units | 36,111 Units |
| Average House Value | $103,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $782 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.20% |
| Average Household Income | $40,608 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.19% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Scranton High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 384 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 384 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 268 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 258 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Scranton School District
In Scranton School District, 16 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania
13 private schools are serving students in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.