Enrollment
1,404
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scranton, PA
West Scranton Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Scranton Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422109002489
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Scranton Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Scranton Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Scranton Hs ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109002489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Scranton Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Scranton Hs
West Scranton Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,404 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,404 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Scranton's high schools, it stands alongside Ctc of Lackawanna County (12 students): West Scranton Hs is larger than that campus by headcount.
Scranton Sd also operates Scranton Hs (1,815 students) and Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students) alongside West 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 West Scranton Hs compares
West 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,404 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,404
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 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 43.8%
White 32.1%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, West Scranton Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scranton Sd, which includes West 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 West Scranton Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Scranton Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 high schools in Scranton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Scranton Hs
How many students attend West Scranton Hs?
West Scranton Hs has 1,404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scranton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Scranton Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Scranton Hs is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Scranton Hs?
89.3% of students at West Scranton Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Scranton Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Scranton Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Scranton Hs?
West Scranton Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 West Scranton Hs rank among public schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Scranton Hs ranks #3 of 16 public 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 public schools in Scranton on the city page.
Is West Scranton Hs a good school?
West Scranton Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 West Scranton Hs, Scranton Sd also operates Scranton Hs (1,815 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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