Pittston Area Senior High School

Pittston Area Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5 Stout St,  Yatesville, PA
Pittston Area School District
3.5
2.6
1,076 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
504:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
81.4%
Hispanic
10%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 163 Students
Wilkes University 156 Students
King's College - Pennsylvania 147 Students
University of Scranton 143 Students
Temple University 133 Students
University of Pittsburgh 123 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 120 Students
Misericordia University 95 Students
Marywood University 86 Students
Luzerne County Community College 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 58 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Biology 57 Students
Business 50 Students
Physical Therapy 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Education 30 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Marketing 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 173 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/21/2025
Pittston Area is a good school if you want to have a good education but also have a good time getting it. Some teachers are helpful and very nice towards you.
3.0 Senior
2/27/2023
The school overall is pretty average. There is not much special about it. Our school does not go above and beyond but it is not bad.
4.0 Senior
10/14/2022
Honestly! Not too bad, been here all my life so I can't really complain! It is a good learning environment, and they keep us safe.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
12/22/2023
My child has been going to Pittston Area since he started kindergarten and Is now in 9th grade. I’ve never felt like I was informed or part of his education. In all these years, only 1 teacher has reached out to me with a concern/feedback about my child. In elementary school there might be a comment...
1.0 other
4/9/2014
We were looking to move to area to be closer to our family and invest in the community. I had some concerns due to a family members horrifying story of bullying, racism and the lack of urgency to protect children. I spoke to the superintendent, he was great and very responsive. He had the principal...
5.0 student
8/6/2009
1.0 parent
1/15/2008

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Pittston Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yatesville, PA, in the Yatesville neighborhood, and is served by the Pittston Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,076 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Pittston Area Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $315,929. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wyoming Area Intermediate Center, Pittston Area Middle School, Solomon/Plains Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Yatesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittston Area Senior High School.

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