West Side Career & Technology Center

Summary:

West Side CTC is a public high school located in Kingston, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 401 students. The school is part of the West Side CTC District, which is ranked 596 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Side CTC consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a statewide rank between 587 and 645 over the past few years. This is significantly lower than nearby high-performing schools like Wilkes-Barre Area STEM Academy, which ranks in the top 1% of Pennsylvania high schools. West Side CTC's performance on the Keystone Exams is also significantly below the state average, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 34.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate, while improved, is still lower than surrounding schools like Dallas Senior High School.

One potential factor contributing to West Side CTC's academic struggles is the high percentage of students (74.31%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is much higher than nearby schools like Dallas Senior High School, which has only 23.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, West Side CTC has a significantly higher percentage of White students (81.55%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, such as Wilkes-Barre Area High School, which has only 31.57% White students. This lack of diversity may limit the exposure of West Side CTC students to different cultures and perspectives.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 75 Evans Street
       Kingston, PA  18704-1856


(570) 288-8493

District: West Side Career & Technology Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
645th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
8.5%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Compare Details West Side Career & Technology Center ranks worse than 95.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.78. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Side Career & Technology Center 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 (81.5%), Hispanic (8.5%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side Career & Technology Center is 13.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Side Career & Technology Center:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side Career & Technology Center 645th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Side Career & Technology Center in the ranking list.)

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West Side Career & Technology Center:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side Career & Technology Center 596th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Side Career & Technology Center

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Rank History for all students at West Side Career & Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.82 551st 583 5.5%
2004 3.80 552nd 590 6.4%
2005 1.56 572nd 593 3.5%
2006 0.67 598th 604 1.0%
2008 6.31 583rd 621 6.1%
2009 3.94 599th 632 5.2%
2010 1.78 632nd 649 2.6%
2011 2.79 635th 660 3.8%
2012 2.05 637th 664 4.1%
2015 11.37 589th 680 13.4%
2016 7.22 602nd 677 11.1%
2017 3.07 619th 663 6.6%
2018 6.17 609th 673 9.5%
2019 2.29 656th 693 5.3%
2022 6.35 587th 634 7.4%
2023 4.78 645th 674 4.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Side Career & Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.14 605th 652 7.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Side Career & Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.13 451st 502 10.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Side Career & Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.15 573rd 577 0.7%
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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 West Side Career & Technology Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 655 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1989 624 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 538 0 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 509 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 499 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 523 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 556 2 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 568
1995 602 1 1 2 17 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 602 1 1 2 17 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 577 5 1 1 11 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 560 5 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 598 0 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 607
2000 571 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2001 556 4 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2002 486 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 486 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 500 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 511 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 498 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 437 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2008 412 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2009 450 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 538 10 2 4 1 n/a n/a 2 557
2011 550 15 1 8 1 0 4 0 579
2012 497 12 0 7 1 0 4 0 521
2013 484 17 0 13 0 0 7 0 521
2014 450 22 2 18 0 0 10 0 502
2015 432 25 0 23 1 0 8 0 489
2016 318 14 0 21 2 0 10 0 365
2017 457 22 0 29 3 0 9 0 520
2018 457 28 0 27 1 0 11 0 524
2019 474 39 0 29 1 0 18 0 561
2020 464 52 0 37 1 0 23 0 577
2021 383 31 0 33 0 0 17 0 464
2022 308 31 0 33 0 0 12 0 384
2023 327 27 0 34 0 0 13 0 401

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 West Side Career & Technology Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 43.0 15.2 n/a
1989 631 43.0 14.6 n/a
1990 546 42.0 13.0 0
1991 512 40.0 12.8 n/a
1992 506 43.0 11.7 n/a
1993 530 38.0 13.9 n/a
1994 568 35.0 16.2 n/a
1995 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
1996 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
1997 595 36.0 16.5 n/a
1998 574 36.0 15.9 n/a
1999 607 36.0 16.9 n/a
2000 576 34.0 16.9 0
2001 568 33.0 17.2 40.5
2002 493 37.0 13.3 41
2003 493 37.0 13.3 41
2004 503 37.0 13.6 38
2005 514 36.0 14.3 39.3
2006 503 37.0 13.6 44.9
2007 439 37.0 11.9 47.6
2008 418 48.5 8.6 45.9
2009 463 37.0 12.5 45.8
2010 557 37.0 15.0 44.3
2011 579 38.0 15.2 56.5
2012 521 38.6 13.4 58.7
2013 521 37.0 14.0 56.6
2014 502 36.5 13.7 59.6
2015 489 36.0 13.5 57.7
2016 365 34.0 10.7 63
2017 520 32.5 16.0 49.2
2018 524 31.5 16.6 73.1
2019 561 30.5 18.3 68.1
2020 577 29.0 19.8 62.7
2021 464 29.0 16.0 67.5
2022 384 29.0 13.2 77.1
2023 401 29.0 13.8 74.3

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 West Side Career & Technology Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 43.0 15.2 n/a
1989 631 43.0 14.6 n/a
1990 546 42.0 13.0 0
1991 512 40.0 12.8 n/a
1992 506 43.0 11.7 n/a
1993 530 38.0 13.9 n/a
1994 568 35.0 16.2 n/a
1995 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
1996 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
1997 595 36.0 16.5 n/a
1998 574 36.0 15.9 n/a
1999 607 36.0 16.9 n/a
2000 576 34.0 16.9 0
2001 568 33.0 17.2 40.5
2002 493 37.0 13.3 41
2003 493 37.0 13.3 41
2004 503 37.0 13.6 38
2005 514 36.0 14.3 39.3
2006 503 37.0 13.6 44.9
2007 439 37.0 11.9 47.6
2008 418 48.5 8.6 45.9
2009 463 37.0 12.5 45.8
2010 557 37.0 15.0 44.3
2011 579 38.0 15.2 56.5
2012 521 38.6 13.4 58.7
2013 521 37.0 14.0 56.6
2014 502 36.5 13.7 59.6
2015 489 36.0 13.5 57.7
2016 365 34.0 10.7 63
2017 520 32.5 16.0 49.2
2018 524 31.5 16.6 73.1
2019 561 30.5 18.3 68.1
2020 577 29.0 19.8 62.7
2021 464 29.0 16.0 67.5
2022 384 29.0 13.2 77.1
2023 401 29.0 13.8 74.3

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side Career & Technology Center

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 656th of 693 High schoolsRanks 645th of 674 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Side Career & Technology Center)9.30
 9.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Side Career & Technology Center)16.511.8
 4.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Side Career & Technology Center)20.426
 5.6%
   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 Students561401
 28.5%
African American3927
 30.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2934
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White474327
 31%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%74.3%
 6.2%


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West Side Career & Technology Center ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at West Side Career & Technology Center are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended West Side Career & Technology Center.


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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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