Western Area Ctc serves 6 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Area Ctc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Western Area Ctc's student population of 6 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Area Ctc is 0.29, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Western Area Ctc?
6 students attend Western Area Ctc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Western Area Ctc students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Western Area Ctc offer ?
Western Area Ctc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Area Ctc part of?
Western Area Ctc is part of Western Area CTC School District.
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