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Scranton SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
15
Schools
9,215
Students
$19,284
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
96.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+45pp vs nat'l
81.7%
Graduation Rate
-4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Scranton SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 9,215 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,284 is above average for a US public school district. 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charles Sumner #18PK–04236
Frances Willard #32PK–04348
Isaac Tripp El SchKG–04694
John Adams #4KG–04185
John F. Kennedy #7KG–04320
John G Whittier #2KG–04449
McNichols PlazaKG–04361
Neil Armstrong #40KG–04428
Robert Morris #27KG–04217
William Prescott #38KG–04249
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northeast Intrmd Sch05–08965
South Scranton Intrmd Sch05–08790
West Scranton Intrmd Sch05–08862
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Scranton HS07–121,710
West Scranton HS09–121,401
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,284+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
41%
State
49.2%
Local (property tax)
40.7%
Federal
10.2%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,215
Students
97%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.7%
Opportunity Score49/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,284 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scranton SD?
Scranton SD has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,215 students.
What is the graduation rate for Scranton SD?
The graduation rate is 81.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Scranton SD spend per student?
Scranton SD spends $19,284 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Scranton SD?
97% of students in Scranton SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Scranton SD?
No, Scranton SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Scranton SD serve?
Scranton SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Scranton SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Scranton SD is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.