Serving 3,772 students in grades 9-12, Hazleton Area 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 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazleton Area High School's student population of 3,772 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 179 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazleton Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazleton Area High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
61%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazleton Area High School's ranking?
Hazleton Area High School is ranked #1635 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hazleton Area High School often compared to?
Hazleton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Pocono High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazleton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Hazleton Area High School is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hazleton Area High School?
3,772 students attend Hazleton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hazleton Area High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazleton Area High School?
Hazleton Area High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazleton Area High School offer ?
Hazleton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazleton Area High School part of?
Hazleton Area High School is part of Hazleton Area SD School District.
School Reviews
2 12/2/2007
Academic programs fail to adequately challenge students.
Extracurricular activities such as sports if your child attended high school as a freshman onward, but if your child transfers in anytime after their freshman year they are unofficially locked out of making one of the sports teams. facilities are overcrowded and at capacity. Staff is rude and disrespectful. Parental involvement although officially encouraged is a farce because school administrators do as they please not necessarily what parents desire. I cannot recommend the Hazleton Senior High School to anyone. The place needs to be reorganized to include the senior leadership.
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