Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, Shikellamy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 896 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Shikellamy 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 Shikellamy High School is 0.41, 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shikellamy High School?
The graduation rate of Shikellamy High School is 77%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shikellamy High School?
896 students attend Shikellamy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shikellamy High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shikellamy High School?
Shikellamy High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shikellamy High School offer ?
Shikellamy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shikellamy High School part of?
Highly recommend this school if you are dedicated towards your school work. I was well prepared for college and I am now in a Masters Program. There are many opportunities available to you just have to take advantage of them. I loved that their was diversity in our school no matter where people are originally from; it showed you what reality is, no diversity is unrealistic. The fact that our school was diverse lead me to also get a Spanish degree and a certificate as a medical interpreter which makes you more marketable and have an amazing skill to speak more than one language. I am happy I did not go to the other schools in the area because I have had great experiences at Shikellamy.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Autumn G
53/20/2020
This is an excellent high school with highly qualified teachers. The school has an outstanding theater department and forensics program. The student body is becoming more diverse which is a negative. These students coming from metropolitan areas have no interest in education and lower the school's test scores. I would not have attended any other school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Robert Ely
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 896 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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