- West Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Riverside JSHS (1,036 vs. 245).
- West Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Riverside JSHS (242 vs. 101).
- West Scranton HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Riverside JSHS (115 vs. 46).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Riverside JSHS (1,036 vs. 245).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Riverside JSHS (242 vs. 101).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Scranton HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Riverside JSHS (115 vs. 46).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Scranton HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Riverside JSHS (15 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Scranton HS reported a higher students per counselor than Riverside JSHS (268.4:1 vs. 231.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Scranton HS
1 metric was reported by West Scranton HS. Comparable data for Riverside JSHS is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
90%
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
Riverside JSHS
$17,022.6
Local revenue share
West Scranton HS
33.3%
Riverside JSHS
53.3%
State revenue share
West Scranton HS
51.6%
Riverside JSHS
36.2%
Federal revenue share
West Scranton HS
15.1%
Riverside JSHS
10.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Scranton HS
57.9%
Riverside JSHS
30%
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.