Hazleton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 12,187 students in Hazleton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hazleton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Hazleton Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
32 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,016 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
14%
# Black Students
222 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,693 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
30%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
969
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
977
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
887
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
929
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
899
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
925
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
899
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
957
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
950
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,155
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
966
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
785
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
889
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,292 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,610 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hazleton Area School District?
Hazleton Area School District manages 11 public schools serving 12,187 students.
What is the rank of Hazleton Area School District?
Hazleton Area School District is ranked #556 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton Area School District?
66% of Hazleton Area School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazleton Area School District?
Hazleton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hazleton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,610 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
