Serving 898 students in grades 9-12, Pottsville Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Pottsville Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Pottsville Area High School's student population of 898 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
Pottsville Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville Area High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Pottsville Area High School is ranked #884 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottsville Area High School often compared to?
Pottsville Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain High School, Gillingham Charter School, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School?
The graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottsville Area High School?
898 students attend Pottsville Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pottsville Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Area High School?
Pottsville Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsville Area High School offer ?
Pottsville Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pottsville Area High School part of?
Pottsville Area High School is part of Pottsville Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Pottsville Area High School located?
Pottsville Area High School is located in the Yorkville neighborhood of Pottsville, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Yorkville.
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