Scranton School District

The Scranton School District is located in Scranton, PA and includes 18 schools that serve 9,605 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Scranton School District spends $9,731 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Scranton School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Scranton School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Scranton School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.