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School Comparison

Old Forge JSHS
vs.
Scranton HS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Old Forge JSHS
Scranton HS
  • Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Forge JSHS (1,200 vs. 173).
  • Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Old Forge JSHS (436 vs. 83).
  • Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Old Forge JSHS (365 vs. 26).
  • 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

Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Forge JSHS (1,200 vs. 173).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Old Forge JSHS (436 vs. 83).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Old Forge JSHS (365 vs. 26).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Scranton HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Old Forge JSHS (42 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Old Forge JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Scranton HS (443:1 vs. 320.4:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Scranton HS

3 metrics were reported by Scranton HS. Comparable data for Old Forge JSHS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
86%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
167

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
Scranton HS
$17,307.06
Local revenue share
Old Forge JSHS
48.3%
Scranton HS
33.3%
State revenue share
Old Forge JSHS
43.2%
Scranton HS
51.6%
Federal revenue share
Old Forge JSHS
8.6%
Scranton HS
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Old Forge JSHS
32.7%
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.