Scranton High School

Public 7-12

 63 Munchak Way
       Scranton, PA  18508


(570) 348-3481

District: Scranton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
526th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,374 Help


Feeder schools for Scranton High School:

Elementary:    Charles Sumner #18
    Frances Willard #32
    Isaac Tripp Elementary School
    John Adams #4
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Middle:    Northeast Intrmd School
    South Scranton Intrmd School
    West Scranton Intrmd School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,710

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
Hispanic:
32.2%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Compare Details Scranton High School ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Scranton High School ranks worse than 78% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Scranton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Scranton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), Hispanic (32.2%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scranton High School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scranton High School is $13,374.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Scranton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scranton High School 69th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Scranton High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Scranton High School 526th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Scranton High School in the ranking list.)

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Scranton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scranton School District 479th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scranton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.25 69th 893 92.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.87 11th 874 98.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.95 22nd 362 93.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.93 39th 681 94.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Scranton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.73 426th 583 26.9%
2004 49.46 346th 590 41.4%
2005 70.89 170th 593 71.3%
2006 65.94 220th 604 63.6%
2007 76.53 112th 615 81.8%
2008 62.13 273rd 621 56.0%
2009 72.51 160th 632 74.7%
2010 68.14 206th 649 68.3%
2011 62.37 295th 660 55.3%
2012 39.52 483rd 664 27.3%
2013 19.81 513th 591 13.2%
2014 19.05 506th 580 12.8%
2015 15.45 574th 680 15.6%
2016 18.49 572nd 677 15.5%
2017 28.86 509th 663 23.2%
2018 21.51 543rd 673 19.3%
2019 25.29 549th 693 20.8%
2021 64.97 234th 537 56.4%
2022 33.82 482nd 634 24.0%
2023 26.42 526th 674 22.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.96 117th 129 9.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.96 69th 85 18.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.86 497th 652 23.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.26 366th 502 27.1%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.69 107th 112 4.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.92 195th 260 25.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.02 198th 252 21.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Scranton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.03 422nd 577 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Scranton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 940 42 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1989 812 38 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1990 788 42 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1991 777 33 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1992 1280 49 38 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1378
1993 1120 54 51 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1237
1994 1052 72 39 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1188
1995 1074 98 47 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1249
1996 1074 98 47 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1249
1997 1090 87 51 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1264
1998 1146 108 46 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1332
1999 1130 84 31 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1270
2000 1116 92 30 57 5 n/a n/a 0 1300
2001 1170 121 26 76 1 n/a n/a 0 1394
2002 1418 163 15 112 1 n/a n/a 0 1709
2003 1418 163 15 112 1 n/a n/a 0 1709
2004 1488 159 29 171 0 n/a n/a 0 1847
2005 1454 142 48 210 0 n/a n/a 0 1854
2006 1466 158 71 225 0 n/a n/a 0 1920
2007 1371 179 81 280 1 n/a n/a 0 1912
2008 1359 175 90 293 2 n/a n/a 10 1929
2009 1270 162 99 262 0 n/a n/a 12 1805
2010 1190 184 100 263 1 n/a n/a 54 1792
2011 1156 226 26 324 4 100 0 0 1836
2012 1093 230 75 324 2 68 10 0 1802
2013 1019 246 95 346 2 51 14 0 1773
2014 977 233 126 372 2 39 27 0 1776
2015 888 271 155 401 2 38 29 0 1784
2016 890 255 155 433 4 30 32 0 1799
2017 865 237 147 439 2 29 36 0 1755
2018 804 241 162 491 1 29 42 0 1770
2019 779 224 141 509 3 29 53 0 1738
2020 717 206 132 453 3 28 60 0 1599
2021 672 182 124 445 1 24 76 0 1524
2022 668 212 114 486 1 18 102 0 1601
2023 664 258 104 551 2 14 117 0 1710

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scranton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1001 84.0 11.9 n/a
1989 866 82.0 10.5 n/a
1990 846 74.0 11.4 0
1991 828 71.0 11.6 n/a
1992 1378 94.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1237 82.6 15.0 n/a
1994 1188 78.8 15.1 n/a
1995 1249 81.7 15.3 n/a
1996 1249 81.7 15.3 n/a
1997 1264 86.6 14.6 n/a
1998 1332 88.6 15.0 n/a
1999 1270 87.0 14.6 n/a
2000 1300 88.6 14.7 17.2
2001 1394 87.6 15.9 22
2002 1709 109.7 15.6 25.5
2003 1709 109.7 15.6 25.5
2004 1847 117.6 15.7 16.8
2005 1854 122.6 15.1 23.5
2006 1920 124.1 15.5 37.2
2007 1912 126.5 15.1 n/a
2008 1929 125.5 15.4 43.4
2009 1805 125.0 14.4 48.2
2010 1792 128.0 13.9 51.2
2011 1836 127.6 14.3 55.3
2012 1802 125.5 14.3 57.8
2013 1773 129.0 13.7 62.3
2014 1776 133.0 13.3 67.6
2015 1784 143.0 12.4 72.5
2016 1799 140.0 12.8 75.5
2017 1755 136.2 12.8 65.6
2018 1770 127.5 13.8 64
2019 1738 122.0 14.2 91.1
2020 1599 103.7 15.4 91.3
2021 1524 99.3 15.3 90.7
2022 1601 93.9 17.0 93.3
2023 1710 90.7 18.8 92.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scranton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1001 84.0 11.9 n/a
1989 866 82.0 10.5 n/a
1990 846 74.0 11.4 0
1991 828 71.0 11.6 n/a
1992 1378 94.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1237 82.6 15.0 n/a
1994 1188 78.8 15.1 n/a
1995 1249 81.7 15.3 n/a
1996 1249 81.7 15.3 n/a
1997 1264 86.6 14.6 n/a
1998 1332 88.6 15.0 n/a
1999 1270 87.0 14.6 n/a
2000 1300 88.6 14.7 17.2
2001 1394 87.6 15.9 22
2002 1709 109.7 15.6 25.5
2003 1709 109.7 15.6 25.5
2004 1847 117.6 15.7 16.8
2005 1854 122.6 15.1 23.5
2006 1920 124.1 15.5 37.2
2007 1912 126.5 15.1 n/a
2008 1929 125.5 15.4 43.4
2009 1805 125.0 14.4 48.2
2010 1792 128.0 13.9 51.2
2011 1836 127.6 14.3 55.3
2012 1802 125.5 14.3 57.8
2013 1773 129.0 13.7 62.3
2014 1776 133.0 13.3 67.6
2015 1784 143.0 12.4 72.5
2016 1799 140.0 12.8 75.5
2017 1755 136.2 12.8 65.6
2018 1770 127.5 13.8 64
2019 1738 122.0 14.2 91.1
2020 1599 103.7 15.4 91.3
2021 1524 99.3 15.3 90.7
2022 1601 93.9 17.0 93.3
2023 1710 90.7 18.8 92.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scranton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $360 (2.5%) $13,949 (97.5%) $14,309
2020 $415 (2.7%) $14,694 (97.3%) $15,109
2021 $670 (5.0%) $12,775 (95.0%) $13,444
2022 $416 (3.1%) $12,957 (96.9%) $13,374

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scranton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 549th of 693 High schoolsRanks 526th of 674 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Scranton High School)43.311.6
 31.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Scranton High School)41.231.8
 9.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Scranton High School)54.854.4
 0.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17381710
 1.6%
African American224258
 15.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian141104
 26.2%
Hispanic509551
 8.3%
Pacific Islander2914
 51.7%
White779664
 14.8%
Two or More Races53117
 120.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.1%92.6%
 1.4%


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Students at Scranton High School are 39% White, 32% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Scranton High School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Scranton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charles Sumner #18
Elementary : Frances Willard #32
Elementary : Isaac Tripp Elementary School
Elementary : John Adams #4
Elementary : John F. Kennedy #7
Elementary : John G Whittier #2
Elementary : McNichols Plaza
Elementary : Neil Armstrong #40
Elementary : Robert Morris #27
Elementary : William Prescott #38
Middle : Northeast Intrmd School
Middle : South Scranton Intrmd School
Middle : West Scranton Intrmd School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,710 students attended Scranton High School.


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