Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Summary:

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 714 students in grades 9-12 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population, low academic performance, and high rates of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby schools, Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 72.97% white, 6.3% African American, 15.83% Hispanic, and 3.5% two or more races. This diversity is not as prevalent in schools like Dallas Senior High (92.36% white) and Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior High (94.72% white). Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with only 13.5% proficient or better in Algebra I, 32.5% in Biology, and 60.1% in Literature, significantly lower than the state averages.

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 88.8% in 2022-2023, much higher than the surrounding schools like Dallas Senior High (23.98%) and Crestwood Secondary Campus (23.82%). The school's four-year graduation rate has been around 85-87% in recent years, lower than some nearby schools, and its dropout rate has reached 2.5% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 425 Kosciuszko St
       Nanticoke, PA  18634-2698


(570) 735-7781

District: Greater Nanticoke Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
498th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,576 Help


Feeder schools for Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    GNA Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  714

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
15.8%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School ranks worse than 73.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (15.8%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is 20.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is $15,576.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School 498th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Greater Nanticoke Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Nanticoke Area School District 484th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.92 528th 643 17.9%
2004 32.04 518th 663 21.9%
2005 50.55 418th 687 39.2%
2006 29.29 588th 736 20.1%
2007 46.79 490th 749 34.6%
2008 45.17 507th 753 32.7%
2009 29.39 620th 770 19.5%
2010 53.97 461st 805 42.7%
2011 65.80 327th 825 60.4%
2012 66.31 332nd 834 60.2%
2013 35.77 567th 758 25.2%
2014 30.16 561st 728 22.9%
2015 23.67 633rd 835 24.2%
2016 37.26 575th 870 33.9%
2017 15.74 715th 877 18.5%
2018 37.59 565th 861 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.83 470th 583 19.4%
2004 26.51 484th 590 18.0%
2005 39.14 437th 593 26.3%
2006 33.85 482nd 604 20.2%
2007 26.67 521st 615 15.3%
2008 50.47 373rd 621 39.9%
2009 27.16 528th 632 16.5%
2010 38.55 490th 649 24.5%
2011 30.25 537th 660 18.6%
2012 43.09 461st 664 30.6%
2013 27.25 495th 591 16.2%
2014 13.01 516th 580 11.0%
2015 37.73 501st 680 26.3%
2016 39.37 496th 677 26.7%
2017 22.46 538th 663 18.9%
2018 13.90 576th 673 14.4%
2019 29.72 532nd 693 23.2%
2021 37.98 393rd 537 26.8%
2022 29.48 495th 634 21.9%
2023 31.69 498th 674 26.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.85 460th 652 29.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.12 381st 502 24.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.93 220th 252 12.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.32 475th 577 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 885 3 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 896
1989 853 4 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 870
1990 818 5 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 831
1991 774 9 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 797 3 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 804
1993 744 2 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 753
1994 738 4 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1995 725 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1996 725 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1997 924 5 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 935
1998 896 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 905
1999 882 4 2 6 7 n/a n/a 0 901
2000 883 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2001 850 2 3 4 11 n/a n/a 0 870
2002 926 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2003 926 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2004 901 9 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2005 895 9 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2006 923 16 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 953
2007 905 20 3 21 3 n/a n/a 0 952
2008 915 25 5 20 3 n/a n/a 0 968
2009 864 31 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 927
2010 792 29 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2011 776 34 9 30 0 0 1 0 850
2012 728 34 8 28 0 0 0 0 798
2013 737 32 4 28 0 1 1 0 803
2014 747 41 4 25 2 1 0 0 820
2015 806 40 6 28 0 0 1 0 881
2016 781 34 6 34 2 0 2 0 859
2017 813 37 4 36 2 0 5 0 897
2018 830 53 4 41 1 0 5 0 934
2019 640 38 3 43 1 0 3 0 728
2020 597 37 6 67 2 1 10 0 720
2021 546 34 6 70 1 0 18 0 675
2022 543 44 6 103 2 0 21 0 719
2023 521 45 7 113 2 1 25 0 714

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 896 52.0 17.2 n/a
1989 870 51.0 17.0 n/a
1990 831 58.0 14.3 0
1991 785 44.0 17.8 n/a
1992 804 47.0 17.1 n/a
1993 753 44.0 17.1 n/a
1994 744 41.0 18.1 n/a
1995 732 42.0 17.4 n/a
1996 732 42.0 17.4 n/a
1997 935 46.6 20.1 n/a
1998 905 41.5 21.8 n/a
1999 901 43.0 21.0 n/a
2000 892 44.0 20.3 19.7
2001 870 43.5 20.0 21.3
2002 930 44.7 20.8 23.7
2003 930 44.7 20.8 23.7
2004 924 43.7 21.1 18.5
2005 917 44.4 20.7 24
2006 953 46.0 20.7 30.5
2007 952 44.9 21.2 32.6
2008 968 55.8 17.3 34.7
2009 927 49.8 18.6 37.9
2010 852 48.7 17.4 45.3
2011 850 47.6 17.8 49.2
2012 798 45.1 17.6 51.6
2013 803 45.6 17.5 54.7
2014 820 45.1 18.1 58.9
2015 881 44.0 20.0 58.5
2016 859 44.0 19.5 57.3
2017 897 45.5 19.6 52.7
2018 934 45.5 20.4 56.4
2019 728 32.0 22.6 54.5
2020 720 34.1 21.0 55.3
2021 675 35.4 19.0 55
2022 719 35.5 20.2 59.9
2023 714 35.5 20.1 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 896 52.0 17.2 n/a
1989 870 51.0 17.0 n/a
1990 831 58.0 14.3 0
1991 785 44.0 17.8 n/a
1992 804 47.0 17.1 n/a
1993 753 44.0 17.1 n/a
1994 744 41.0 18.1 n/a
1995 732 42.0 17.4 n/a
1996 732 42.0 17.4 n/a
1997 935 46.6 20.1 n/a
1998 905 41.5 21.8 n/a
1999 901 43.0 21.0 n/a
2000 892 44.0 20.3 19.7
2001 870 43.5 20.0 21.3
2002 930 44.7 20.8 23.7
2003 930 44.7 20.8 23.7
2004 924 43.7 21.1 18.5
2005 917 44.4 20.7 24
2006 953 46.0 20.7 30.5
2007 952 44.9 21.2 32.6
2008 968 55.8 17.3 34.7
2009 927 49.8 18.6 37.9
2010 852 48.7 17.4 45.3
2011 850 47.6 17.8 49.2
2012 798 45.1 17.6 51.6
2013 803 45.6 17.5 54.7
2014 820 45.1 18.1 58.9
2015 881 44.0 20.0 58.5
2016 859 44.0 19.5 57.3
2017 897 45.5 19.6 52.7
2018 934 45.5 20.4 56.4
2019 728 32.0 22.6 54.5
2020 720 34.1 21.0 55.3
2021 675 35.4 19.0 55
2022 719 35.5 20.2 59.9
2023 714 35.5 20.1 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $408 (3.2%) $12,509 (96.8%) $12,917
2020 $529 (3.6%) $14,133 (96.4%) $14,662
2021 $1,630 (9.8%) $14,940 (90.2%) $16,570
2022 $1,786 (11.5%) $13,789 (88.5%) $15,576

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 532nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 498th of 674 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School)39.613.5
 26.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School)49.732.5
 17.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School)58.260.1
 1.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students728714
 1.9%
African American3845
 18.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic43113
 162.8%
Pacific Islander01
White640521
 18.6%
Two or More Races325
 733.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%88.8%
 34.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : GNA Elementary Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 714 students attended Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School.

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School ranks 498th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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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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