Serving 951 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 951 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
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
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 0.39, 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.
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?
951 students attend Pottsville Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pottsville Area High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Area High School?
Pottsville Area High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 951 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
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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