West Scranton HS
Scranton, PA · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
West Scranton HS is a high school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school serves 1,401 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), West Scranton HS performs at the state average for Pennsylvania. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Scranton HS has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
West Scranton HS has 1,401 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
Yes, West Scranton HS is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +5, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
West Scranton HS is part of the Scranton SD in Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.