- West Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Forge JSHS (1,036 vs. 173).
- Old Forge JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than West Scranton HS (443:1 vs. 268.4:1).
- West Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Old Forge JSHS (242 vs. 83).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Forge JSHS (1,036 vs. 173).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Old Forge JSHS (242 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Old Forge JSHS (56 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Scranton HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Old Forge JSHS (29 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Old Forge JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than West Scranton HS (443:1 vs. 268.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Scranton HS
3 metrics were reported by West Scranton HS. Comparable data for Old Forge JSHS is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
90%
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
115
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Old Forge JSHS
$16,023.18
West Scranton HS
$17,307.06
Local revenue share
Old Forge JSHS
48.3%
West Scranton HS
33.3%
State revenue share
Old Forge JSHS
43.2%
West Scranton HS
51.6%
Federal revenue share
Old Forge JSHS
8.6%
West Scranton HS
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Old Forge JSHS
32.7%
West Scranton HS
57.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lackawanna County
$64,691
Lackawanna County
$64,691
Poverty rate
Lackawanna County
14%
Lackawanna County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lackawanna County
30.1%
Lackawanna County
30.1%
Unemployment rate
Lackawanna County
3.9%
Lackawanna County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.