Lackawanna Trail Junior-Senior High School is a secondary school located in Factoryville, Pennsylvania
Serving 425 students in grades 7-12, Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Rankings
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1727 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tunkhannock High School, Lackawanna Trail El Center, Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School?
425 students attend Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School?
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School is part of Lackawanna Trail School District.
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