West Scranton High School

West Scranton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1201 Luzerne St,  Scranton, PA
Scranton School District
3.6
2.7
1,004 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
43.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
405:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
40%
Hispanic
39.3%
Black
12.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Scranton 177 Students
Penn State 151 Students
Marywood University 140 Students
Wilkes University 114 Students
Temple University 113 Students
Lackawanna College 99 Students
University of Pittsburgh 75 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 59 Students
Penn State Scranton 58 Students
Misericordia University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 66 Students
Business 56 Students
Biology 56 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Accounting 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 119 Reviews
2.0 Senior
5/7/2025
I would never recommend this school to any upcoming students. The friends I have made here are lifelong, but the school is not reputable.
4.0
12/12/2024
Best parts about my experience as a former student of West Scranton High school first would have to be there online program. It has lots of resources and information. The teachers were helpful as well with emailing back fast and with giving information and advice.
2.0 Senior
1/27/2024
This high school is not good at all. The students are terrible people. The faculty and staff do not care about your well being and the counselors are no help with college.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/6/2026
I’m tired of watching other kids play while mine sits game after game. New players who show up and put in the work are ignored, while the same few never leave the court. This isn’t development—it’s exclusion. Coaches should do better, and the school should be embarrassed to allow this to continue.
1.0 parent
12/18/2024
horrible. They pick and choose with every student and all they do is judge instead of doing their job CORRECTLY!! I don’t understand how or why they do what they do. Please be carful with this school or schools like this, and check in on your kids and how they act. Pay attention and hear them out in...
2.0 parent
4/2/2013
This school is very old and in need of repair including no air conditioning- which causes a huge problem at the end of the year on the third floor when students are trying to concentrate on taking their final exams! The principal is lacking the skills needed to be an effective leader. Some of the te...
1.0 parent
8/1/2009

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West Scranton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Scranton, PA and is served by the Scranton School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,004 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. West Scranton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $189,892. Discover additional schools in the area, like Scranton High School, Riverside Junior/Senior High School, Old Forge Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Scranton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Scranton High School.

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