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School Comparison

West Scranton HS
vs.
Scranton HS

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

West Scranton HS
Scranton HS
  • Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than West Scranton HS (365 vs. 56).
  • Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than West Scranton HS (436 vs. 242).
  • Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than West Scranton HS (1,200 vs. 1,036).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than West Scranton HS (1,200 vs. 1,036).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than West Scranton HS (436 vs. 242).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than West Scranton HS (365 vs. 56).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

West Scranton HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Scranton HS (15 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Scranton HS reported a higher students per counselor than West Scranton HS (320.4:1 vs. 268.4:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

30 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
West Scranton HS
$17,307.06
Scranton HS
$17,307.06
Local revenue share
West Scranton HS
33.3%
Scranton HS
33.3%
State revenue share
West Scranton HS
51.6%
Scranton HS
51.6%
Federal revenue share
West Scranton HS
15.1%
Scranton HS
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Scranton HS
57.9%
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.