Hazleton Area High School is a public high school located in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania and is part of the Hazleton Area School District. As of the 2023-24 school year, the school had 3,884 students, according to National Center for Education Statistics data.
Serving 4,071 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,071 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazleton Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire Hazleton school district, encompassing approximately 251.8 square miles in Hazleton, PA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 15.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazleton Area High School's student population of 4,071 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 214 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4,071 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
214 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Hazleton Area 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 Hazleton Area High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2054 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Cougar
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 #2054 out of 2,733 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% 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 87.5%.
How many students attend Hazleton Area High School?
4,071 students attend Hazleton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hazleton Area High School students are Hispanic, 29% 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 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hazleton Area High School part of?
Hazleton Area High School is part of Hazleton Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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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