Pittston Area SHS

5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640

1,055 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pittston Area Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Yatesville, Pennsylvania, serving the students of the Pittston Area School District. As a central educational hub for the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The facility provides a traditional high school experience, typically encompassing grades 9 through 12, with a focus on core subjects, elective pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on student life, featuring a range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. Known for its strong ties to the surrounding Greater Pittston area, the school serves as a focal point for local pride, particularly through its well-supported sports teams and public events. The administration and faculty prioritize the development of well-rounded citizens, balancing academic rigor with social and personal growth initiatives to support the diverse needs of its student body.

1,055

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittston Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	794
Hispanic	169
Black	51
Asian	14
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
794 (75.3%)
Hispanic
169 (16.0%)
Black
51 (4.8%)
Two or More
25 (2.4%)
Asian
14 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittston Area SD
Phone:	(570)654-2415
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 239

Grade 10 275

Grade 11 274

Grade 12 267