Pottsville Area High School

16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 889 students in grades 9-12, Pottsville Area High School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pottsville Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pottsville Area High School's student population of 889 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
889 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Pottsville Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville Area High School is 0.30, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#350 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pottsville Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pottsville Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
7%
14%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Pottsville Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pottsville Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pottsville Area High School's ranking?
Pottsville Area High School is ranked #350 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-79% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottsville Area High School?
889 students attend Pottsville Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pottsville Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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