C+
Average
68/100

Pittston Area SHS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5 Stout Street Yatesville, Pittston, PA 18640
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 71% · Math 63% proficient · 59th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
B
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
1,076
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%59/100reading 56th percentile, math 62nd percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%57/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+9 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+1 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income52%37%reading +2 pts, math +3 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5 Stout Street Yatesville
City Pittston
ZIP Code 18640
District 4219200
NCES School ID 421920005058
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18640

Understanding the community around Pittston Area SHS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,753
Per Capita Income $31,723
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,300
Median Rent $826
Owner-Occupied 58.0%
Renter-Occupied 42.0%
View full data for ZIP 18640 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pittston Area SHS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.3%
Hispanic/Latino 11.8%
Black 5.4%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,076
Teachers (FTE) 58.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pittston Area SHS?
Pittston Area SHS has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pittston Area SHS?
Pittston Area SHS has 1,076 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Pittston Area SHS serve?
Pittston Area SHS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pittston Area SHS receive per student?
Pittston Area SHS receives $17,821 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pittston Area SHS in 18640 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,150
1-Year Change
+10.0%
% Renters
42.0%

Other Schools in 18640

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026