West Scranton HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scranton, Pennsylvania 18504 · Scranton SD
#446 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#8990 of 16,910 nationally
About West Scranton HS
West Scranton HS is a public high located in Scranton, in the Scranton SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 446th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,404.
There are 16 schools in Scranton; West Scranton HS ranks 2nd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Scranton HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Scranton HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
820 students · 287 m away
Frances Willard #32
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 353 m away
Charles Sumner #18
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students · 1.2 km away
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students · 1.9 km away
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
798 students · 1.9 km away
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
710 students · 2.5 km away
John G Whittier #2
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
442 students · 2.8 km away
John Adams #4
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
214 students · 2.8 km away
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
894 students · 2.8 km away
McNichols Plaza
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students
Lebanon SHS
Lebanon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,393 students
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,392 students
Central Bucks HS-West
Doylestown · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,391 students
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
Governor Mifflin SHS
Shillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,425 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Scranton HS a good school?
West Scranton HS has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #446 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
West Scranton HS ranks #446 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #8990 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Scranton HS?
West Scranton HS had 1,404 students in 2025.
Is West Scranton HS a elementary school or a high school?
West Scranton HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Scranton HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Scranton HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.