West Scranton HS
Reported Enrollment
1,401
students
District
Scranton SD
County Context Score
69/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1201 Luzerne St, Scranton, PA, 18504
School District
Scranton SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 422109002489
- District ID
- 4221090
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,401 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
West Scranton HS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Lackawanna County has 47 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 15 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What West Scranton HS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Scranton SD, Lackawanna County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Scranton HS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Scranton SD.
1,401 students
West Scranton HS reports 1,401 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 11 other high schools in Lackawanna County with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 761 students.
12 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 770 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
15 district schools
Scranton SD lists 10 primary, 3 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
10
Middle
3
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside Scranton SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is West Scranton HS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Scranton SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Scranton HS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the West Scranton HS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare West Scranton HS with nearby schools?
West Scranton HS should be compared with 12 high schools in Lackawanna County, plus other schools in Scranton SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for West Scranton HS?
Before using West Scranton HS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Scranton SD.
Part of Scranton SD
West Scranton HS is one of 15 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 9,215 students across 15 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
15
Reported Enrollment
9,215
15 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Northeast Intrmd Sch5–8 · MiddleProfile
- John Adams #4KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Frances Willard #32PK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Isaac Tripp El SchKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- South Scranton Intrmd Sch5–8 · MiddleListed only
- John F. Kennedy #7KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- William Prescott #38KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- John G Whittier #2KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Robert Morris #27KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Charles Sumner #18PK–4 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Abington Heights HS
Scranton HS
North Pocono HS
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Carbondale Area JSHS
Lackawanna County Schools
County Context Score
69/100
County-level composite across 47 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.