WEST SIDE CTC
West Side CTC is a public high school that is part of the West Side Career & Technology Center school district, located in Kingston, PA with about 524 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, West Side CTC has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
West Side Career and Technology Center (WSCTC), located in Kingston, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality vocational and technical training to students in the surrounding region. Serving as a hub for career readiness, the school offers a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for both the modern workforce and post-secondary education. By integrating traditional academic requirements with hands-on, industry-aligned curriculum, WSCTC empowers students to gain professional certifications and practical experience in fields such as health services, construction trades, technology, and culinary arts.
Beyond its technical offerings, West Side CTC focuses on fostering a professional environment that emphasizes work ethic, critical thinking, and technical proficiency. Through partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders, the school ensures that its training remains relevant to current economic demands. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, WSCTC provides students with a competitive edge, helping them build sustainable careers while contributing to the regional economy.
For more information, contact West Side CTC at (570) 288-8493 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pringle Borough
Kingston, PA 18704-1899
(570) 288-8493
http://www.wsctc.net
WEST SIDE CTC is a public school in Kingston, PA with about 524 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Side Career & Technology Center
- Total Students:
- 524
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 524 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SIDE CTC is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.4%
- Male
- 57.6%
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.