Pittston Area Senior High School

Summary:

Pittston Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12 in Yatesville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Pittston Area School District. While the school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, it faces several academic challenges, including consistently underperforming on state assessments compared to the state average.

Pittston Area Senior High School's academic performance has been declining in recent years, with significantly lower proficiency rates on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Keystone Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with the lowest-performing subgroup being students with disabilities.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Dallas Senior High School and Riverside Junior/Senior High School, Pittston Area Senior High School's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools outperforming Pittston Area on state assessments across multiple subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the Wilkes-Barre Area School District STEM Academy, a specialized high school, significantly outperformed Pittston Area Senior High School on Keystone Exams, highlighting the potential impact of targeted educational programs and resources on student achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5 Stout Street Yatesville
       Pittston, PA  18640


(570) 654-2415

District: Pittston Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
479th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,113 Help


Feeder schools for Pittston Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center
    Pittston City Intrmd Center
Middle:    Pittston Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,076

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Hispanic:
11.8%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittston Area Senior High School ranks worse than 69.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pittston Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (79.3%), Hispanic (11.8%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittston Area Senior High School is 18.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittston Area Senior High School is $17,113.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittston Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittston Area Senior High School 479th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pittston Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Pittston Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittston Area School District 422nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittston Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.51 361st 583 38.1%
2004 51.06 337th 590 42.9%
2005 53.73 331st 593 44.2%
2006 64.30 245th 604 59.4%
2007 68.39 203rd 615 67.0%
2008 66.75 215th 621 65.4%
2009 80.77 78th 632 87.7%
2010 66.91 223rd 649 65.6%
2011 75.14 134th 660 79.7%
2012 82.41 66th 664 90.1%
2013 58.93 265th 591 55.2%
2014 53.86 316th 580 45.5%
2015 52.87 408th 680 40.0%
2016 53.24 405th 677 40.2%
2017 64.02 296th 663 55.4%
2018 68.76 268th 673 60.2%
2019 59.77 347th 693 49.9%
2021 80.28 79th 537 85.3%
2022 23.63 512th 634 19.2%
2023 46.52 408th 674 39.5%
2024 36.50 479th 686 30.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.41 433rd 652 33.6%
2024 33.49 473rd 664 28.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.72 505th 665 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.83 384th 502 23.5%
2024 22.34 414th 513 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.16 395th 662 40.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.72 92nd 252 63.5%
2024 32.94 181st 274 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pittston Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.73 396th 577 31.4%
2024 25.19 480th 595 19.3%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a student
Sunday, May 29, 2011

Open Quote I am currently a student at the Pittston Area Senior High School. From the start of my high school career I chose to go into the honors and ap classes, and my education has greatly been affected by this. This is a school that you get what you put into it. If you want slack by in the easiest classes they'll allow you to, but if choose to challenge yourself the teachers are very open and helpful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pittston 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 1245 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1247
1989 1243 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1245
1990 1162 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
1991 1092 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1992 1038 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1040
1993 961 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1994 1008 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
1995 1044 10 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1996 1044 10 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1997 1058 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1998 1008 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
1999 1034 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2000 1007 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
2001 1037 5 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1048
2002 1087 2 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1101
2003 1087 2 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1101
2004 1103 4 10 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1120
2005 1055 6 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
2006 1051 18 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1079
2007 1050 17 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1081
2008 1198 13 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1228
2009 1138 13 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2010 1066 16 10 14 0 n/a n/a 1 1107
2011 1038 29 0 16 0 5 1 0 1089
2012 1005 27 3 17 0 1 0 0 1053
2013 956 31 4 16 0 0 3 0 1010
2014 952 28 6 25 0 0 2 0 1013
2015 972 26 5 27 1 0 8 0 1039
2016 917 30 6 28 0 0 7 0 988
2017 937 33 10 28 1 1 5 0 1015
2018 915 33 11 40 0 1 5 0 1005
2019 901 41 12 52 0 0 3 0 1009
2020 866 50 10 67 1 0 6 0 1000
2021 861 46 8 76 0 0 16 0 1007
2022 864 50 10 81 0 0 19 0 1024
2023 832 56 10 102 1 1 20 0 1022
2024 853 58 12 127 0 2 24 0 1076

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 Pittston Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1247 76.0 16.4 n/a
1989 1245 65.4 19.0 n/a
1990 1165 66.0 17.6 0
1991 1096 64.9 16.8 n/a
1992 1040 65.2 15.9 n/a
1993 965 56.0 17.2 n/a
1994 1017 53.0 19.2 n/a
1995 1061 52.0 20.4 n/a
1996 1061 52.0 20.4 n/a
1997 1069 52.0 20.6 n/a
1998 1017 53.0 19.2 n/a
1999 1042 53.0 19.7 n/a
2000 1015 55.0 18.5 17.3
2001 1048 55.0 19.1 18
2002 1101 56.0 19.7 16
2003 1101 56.0 19.7 16
2004 1120 53.0 21.1 16.8
2005 1070 52.0 20.6 16.4
2006 1079 53.5 20.2 23.2
2007 1081 55.5 19.5 26.7
2008 1228 62.8 19.6 22.1
2009 1170 51.0 22.9 26.9
2010 1107 63.7 17.3 30.6
2011 1089 60.7 17.9 33.3
2012 1053 56.7 18.5 32.3
2013 1010 52.9 19.0 36.9
2014 1013 54.6 18.5 36.5
2015 1039 55.0 18.8 41.8
2016 988 53.0 18.6 43.9
2017 1015 51.6 19.6 33.2
2018 1005 51.6 19.4 34.7
2019 1009 50.6 19.9 38.4
2020 1000 52.6 18.9 40.4
2021 1007 51.1 19.6 42.6
2022 1024 53.1 19.2 44.1
2023 1022 53.2 19.1 43.7
2024 1076 58.2 18.4 52.9

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 Pittston Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1247 76.0 16.4 n/a
1989 1245 65.4 19.0 n/a
1990 1165 66.0 17.6 0
1991 1096 64.9 16.8 n/a
1992 1040 65.2 15.9 n/a
1993 965 56.0 17.2 n/a
1994 1017 53.0 19.2 n/a
1995 1061 52.0 20.4 n/a
1996 1061 52.0 20.4 n/a
1997 1069 52.0 20.6 n/a
1998 1017 53.0 19.2 n/a
1999 1042 53.0 19.7 n/a
2000 1015 55.0 18.5 17.3
2001 1048 55.0 19.1 18
2002 1101 56.0 19.7 16
2003 1101 56.0 19.7 16
2004 1120 53.0 21.1 16.8
2005 1070 52.0 20.6 16.4
2006 1079 53.5 20.2 23.2
2007 1081 55.5 19.5 26.7
2008 1228 62.8 19.6 22.1
2009 1170 51.0 22.9 26.9
2010 1107 63.7 17.3 30.6
2011 1089 60.7 17.9 33.3
2012 1053 56.7 18.5 32.3
2013 1010 52.9 19.0 36.9
2014 1013 54.6 18.5 36.5
2015 1039 55.0 18.8 41.8
2016 988 53.0 18.6 43.9
2017 1015 51.6 19.6 33.2
2018 1005 51.6 19.4 34.7
2019 1009 50.6 19.9 38.4
2020 1000 52.6 18.9 40.4
2021 1007 51.1 19.6 42.6
2022 1024 53.1 19.2 44.1
2023 1022 53.2 19.1 43.7
2024 1076 58.2 18.4 52.9

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 Pittston Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $87 (0.6%) $15,435 (99.4%) $15,522
2020 $00 (0.0%) $15,408 (100.0%) $15,408
2021 $291 (1.8%) $15,497 (98.2%) $15,788
2022 $1,107 (6.5%) $16,006 (93.5%) $17,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittston 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 347th of 693 High schoolsRanks 408th of 674 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pittston Area Senior High School)63.413.3
 50.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pittston Area Senior High School)66.842.4
 24.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pittston Area Senior High School)71.769.6
 2.1%
   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 Students10091022
 1.3%
African American4156
 36.6%
American Indian01
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic52102
 96.2%
Pacific Islander01
White901832
 7.7%
Two or More Races320
 566.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.4%43.7%
 5.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,076 students attended Pittston Area Senior High School.

Pittston Area Senior High School ranks 479th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pittston Area Senior High School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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