High Schools in West Side Career & Technology Center


Summary:

West Side Career & Technology Center is the sole high school serving the Kingston, Pennsylvania area, providing education for grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 401 students. While the school maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 1.6%, it faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams well below the statewide averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.9% of 11th graders at West Side Career & Technology Center were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%.

The school's student population also faces significant socioeconomic disadvantages, with 74.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students can have a substantial impact on academic performance and may require additional support and resources to address their unique needs. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a graduation rate of 87.5%, which is slightly below the statewide average but still relatively strong.

Overall, West Side Career & Technology Center appears to be facing a combination of academic and socioeconomic challenges that may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. While the school's graduation rate is relatively strong, its low proficiency rates on standardized tests suggest that students are struggling academically and may benefit from additional resources and support to help them succeed.

District Detail

 75 Evans Street
Kingston, PA 18704-1856

 (570) 288-8493

SchoolDigger Rank:
579th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 380

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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