West Scranton High School
School Overview
West 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, 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 876 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 80 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 876 students are attending West Scranton High School. By gender, there are 446 and 430 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Scranton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 21 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Total | 21 | 9 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 80 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Scranton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 97.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 80 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 79 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 292 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
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
West Scranton High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 91 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 91 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 79 | |
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.