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School Comparison

Scranton HS
vs.
Riverside JSHS

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

Scranton HS
Riverside JSHS
  • Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Riverside JSHS (1,200 vs. 245).
  • Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Riverside JSHS (365 vs. 20).
  • Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Riverside JSHS (436 vs. 101).
  • 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

Scranton HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Riverside JSHS (1,200 vs. 245).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Scranton HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Riverside JSHS (436 vs. 101).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Scranton HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Riverside JSHS (365 vs. 20).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Scranton HS reported a higher violent incidents than Riverside JSHS (11 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Scranton HS reported a higher students per counselor than Riverside JSHS (320.4:1 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 Scranton HS

1 metric was reported by Scranton HS. Comparable data for Riverside JSHS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
86%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Scranton HS
$17,307.06
Riverside JSHS
$17,022.6
Local revenue share
Scranton HS
33.3%
Riverside JSHS
53.3%
State revenue share
Scranton HS
51.6%
Riverside JSHS
36.2%
Federal revenue share
Scranton HS
15.1%
Riverside JSHS
10.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
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.