- Wilkes-Barre Area CTC reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittston Area SHS (759 vs. 392).
- Pittston Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Wilkes-Barre Area CTC (410:1 vs. 231:1).
- Pittston Area SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Wilkes-Barre Area CTC (60 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittston Area SHS (759 vs. 392).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Pittston Area SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Wilkes-Barre Area CTC (60 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Pittston Area SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Wilkes-Barre Area CTC (44 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pittston Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Wilkes-Barre Area CTC (410:1 vs. 231:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Pittston Area SHS
6 metrics were reported by Pittston Area SHS. Comparable data for Wilkes-Barre Area CTC is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
92%
Graduating cohort
243
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
103
Dual enrollment
303
Gifted & talented
31
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Pittston Area SHS
$15,612.06
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
$-3,672,000
Local revenue share
Pittston Area SHS
52%
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
62.4%
State revenue share
Pittston Area SHS
35.2%
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
18.9%
Federal revenue share
Pittston Area SHS
12.8%
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pittston Area SHS
36.8%
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
100%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Luzerne County
$62,321
Luzerne County
$62,321
Poverty rate
Luzerne County
15.4%
Luzerne County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne County
25%
Luzerne County
25%
Unemployment rate
Luzerne County
4.5%
Luzerne County
4.5%
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.