Enrollment
1,815
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scranton, PA
Scranton Hs
Federal NCES profile for Scranton Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422109006413
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scranton Hs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scranton Hs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scranton Hs ranks #1 of 3 schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109006413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scranton Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scranton Hs
Scranton Hs is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,815 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 49% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,815 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Scranton's public schools, it stands alongside Frances Willard #32 (345 students): Scranton Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Scranton Sd also operates West Scranton Hs (1,404 students) and Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students) alongside Scranton Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scranton Hs compares
Scranton Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,815 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,815
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
White 33.6%
African American 15.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Scranton Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scranton Sd, which includes Scranton Hs.
$15,583
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scranton Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Scranton Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scranton Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Scranton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scranton Hs
How many students attend Scranton Hs?
Scranton Hs has 1,815 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scranton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Hs is 20.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scranton Hs?
92.6% of students at Scranton Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scranton Hs?
The largest demographic group at Scranton Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scranton Hs?
Scranton Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scranton Hs rank among schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, Scranton Hs ranks #1 of 3 schools in Scranton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scranton on the city page.
Is Scranton Hs a good school?
Scranton Hs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scranton Sd?
Besides Scranton Hs, Scranton Sd also operates West Scranton Hs (1,404 students), Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students), and West Scranton Intrmd Sch (820 students). See the Scranton Sd district page for the complete list.
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