Scranton School District

The Scranton School District is located in Scranton, PA and includes 18 schools that serve 9,924 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Scranton School District spends $9,149 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Scranton School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Scranton School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Scranton School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Scranton School District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.