PITTSTON AREA SHS

Pittston Area SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pittston Area SD school district, located in Pittston, PA with about 1,005 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Pittston Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pittston Area Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Yatesville, Pennsylvania, serving the students of the Pittston Area School District. As a central educational hub for the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The facility provides a traditional high school experience, typically encompassing grades 9 through 12, with a focus on core subjects, elective pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on student life, featuring a range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. Known for its strong ties to the surrounding Greater Pittston area, the school serves as a focal point for local pride, particularly through its well-supported sports teams and public events. The administration and faculty prioritize the development of well-rounded citizens, balancing academic rigor with social and personal growth initiatives to support the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Pittston Area SHS at (570) 654-2415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
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PITTSTON AREA SHS is a public Title I school in Pittston, PA with about 1,005 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittston Area SD
Total Students:
1,005
Teachers:
51.67
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,005 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PITTSTON AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.