Pittston Area Sr. High School

5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Pittston Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,022 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pittston Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pittston Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittston Area Sr. High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1616 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pittston Area Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pittston Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pittston Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pittston Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pittston Area Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
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White
81%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pittston Area Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Pittston Area Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pittston Area Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pittston Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pittston Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pittston Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Pittston Area Sr. High School is ranked #1616 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittston Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Pittston Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyoming Area Sec Center, G A R Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittston Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pittston Area Sr. High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittston Area Sr. High School?
1,022 students attend Pittston Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pittston Area Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittston Area Sr. High School?
Pittston Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittston Area Sr. High School offer ?
Pittston Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittston Area Sr. High School part of?
Pittston Area Sr. High School is part of Pittston Area School District.

School Reviews

5   1/27/2010
Pittston Area has been a wonderful high school for my children (one graduate is a junior in college and one is a senior at this high school). I believe the academics are solid, and if you support and encourage your child, he or she could receive a great education here. The athletic programs are also good, and my kids were both athletes, one of whom actually went on to get a Division I scholarship for college. The facilities are good - all the schools are either new or updated. The amount of parent involvement is really phenomenal in this district. There are the occasional troublemaking students and an occasional iffy teacher or two, but for the main part, this is a very good school district and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
- Posted by Parent - lf457

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,022 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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