Pittston Area School District


Summary:

The Pittston Area School District in Pennsylvania operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Pittston Area Senior High School is the largest school in the district with 1,022 students, but its academic performance is below state averages, particularly in Algebra I. In contrast, Pittston City Intrmd Center stands out as the strongest performer, with high proficiency rates in Math and Science. However, the school's overall state ranking suggests room for improvement.

Across the district, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools and grade levels performing much better than others. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.74% to 62.96%, indicates that the district serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be contributing to the observed performance gaps. Addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in driving more consistent and equitable educational outcomes throughout the Pittston Area School District.

District Detail

 5 Stout St
Pittston, PA 18640-3391

 (570) 655-2415

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,099

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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