SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL

Scranton HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 1,770 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 127 teachers, Scranton HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Scranton High School, located at 63 Munchak Way in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serves as a comprehensive public secondary institution within the Scranton School District. As the district’s primary high school, it functions as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement for a diverse student body. The facility is a modern campus designed to accommodate a wide range of educational needs, housing a variety of classrooms, science laboratories, computer suites, and specialized spaces for the arts and vocational training.

Beyond its core curriculum, Scranton High School places a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and community involvement through a robust offering of sports teams, clubs, and service organizations. The school is known for its competitive athletic programs and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. By integrating academic rigor with a wide array of student life activities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop both intellectually and socially within the Scranton community.

For more information, contact Scranton HS at (570) 348-3481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
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SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scranton, PA with about 1,770 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scranton SD
Total Students:
1,770
Teachers:
127.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 1,770 students

White
45.4%
Hispanic/Latino
27.7%
Black or African American
13.6%
Asian
9.2%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.