- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422109002489
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Scranton Hs held near 1,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422109002489 · Scranton, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,404 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
West Scranton Hs held near 1,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Scranton Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scranton Hs
Scranton Hs
1,815 students
- This school
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 West Scranton Hs reports 1,404 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Scranton Hs compares
West Scranton Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Scranton Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,404 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,401 (2022-23) → 1,404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 40/100 (typical 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 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.
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.