- West Side CTC reported a higher students per counselor than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (408:1 vs. 79:1).
- West Side CTC reported a higher chronically absent students than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (283 vs. 25).
- West Side CTC reported a higher graduating cohort than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (109 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Side CTC reported a higher chronically absent students than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (283 vs. 25).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West Side CTC reported a higher graduating cohort than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (109 vs. 12).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Side CTC reported a higher sat/act participation than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (5 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Side CTC reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (25 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Side CTC reported a higher students per counselor than Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (408:1 vs. 79:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Side CTC
1 metric was reported by West Side CTC. Comparable data for Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
29
Reported Only at Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
3 metrics were reported by Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy. Comparable data for West Side CTC is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
29
Gifted & talented
30
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West Side CTC
$-2,428,333.33
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
$12,923.53
Local revenue share
West Side CTC
70.6%
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
44.1%
State revenue share
West Side CTC
18.8%
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
41.6%
Federal revenue share
West Side CTC
10.7%
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
14.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Side CTC
70.6%
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
36.2%
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.