Lackawanna Trail JSHS

Lackawanna Trail JSHS is a compact 9-12 campus in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, operated by Lackawanna Trail SD. The school caters to 427 students in grades 7 through 12. By comparison, Pennsylvania's public schools average about 738 students each, so Lackawanna Trail JSHS sits 42% smaller than that benchmark.

Lackawanna Trail JSHS is one of 2 schools operated by Lackawanna Trail SD, a district that hosts 932 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Lackawanna Trail JSHS records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (96%). That composition is broadly in line with Wyoming County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Lackawanna Trail JSHS has 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.4:1. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Wyoming County (around 73%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Lackawanna Trail JSHS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 56.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.1%.

In the broader community, census data for Wyoming County shows median household income runs about $72,460, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Lackawanna Trail JSHS is one of 6 public schools in Wyoming County (combined enrollment of about 2,913 students).

The closest other public school is Lackawanna Trail El Ctr, roughly 1.9 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lackawanna Trail JSHS at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 56.2%.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Over the past 7-year window. Lackawanna Trail JSHS's enrollment has edged down 9% since 2018, when it stood at 470 (now 427). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 12.7:1 in 2018 to 10.4:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Lackawanna Trail JSHS typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.