Serving 401 students in grades 9-12, West Side Ctc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Side Ctc's student population of 401 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Side Ctc 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 West Side Ctc is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2617 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Ctc's ranking?
West Side Ctc is ranked #2617 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Side Ctc often compared to?
West Side Ctcis often viewed alongside schools like Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Ctc?
The graduation rate of West Side Ctc is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Side Ctc?
401 students attend West Side Ctc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West Side Ctc students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Ctc?
West Side Ctc has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Ctc offer ?
West Side Ctc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side Ctc part of?
West Side Ctc is part of West Side CTC School District.
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