- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Scranton Hs grew from 1,710 students in 2022-23 to 1,819 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 90.7 → 93.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 422109006413 · Scranton, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,815 enr · 20.2:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West Scranton Hs (1,404 students)
Scranton Hs grew from 1,710 students in 2022-23 to 1,819 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 90.7 → 93.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Scranton Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scranton Hs
1,815 students
- West Scranton
West Scranton Hs
1,404 students
- Northeast Intr
Northeast Intrmd Sch
894 students
- West Scranton
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
820 students
- South Scranton
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
798 students
- Isaac Tripp El 710
Isaac Tripp El Sch
710 students
What this shows Scranton Hs reports 1,815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scranton Hs compares
Scranton Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Scranton Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,815 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,710 (2022-23) → 1,819 (2023-24), up 109.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.