Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Hazleton Area Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazleton Area Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hazleton Area Career Center's student population of 6 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hazleton Area Career Center is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
83%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Hazleton Area Career Center?
6 students attend Hazleton Area Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hazleton Area Career Center students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Hazleton Area Career Center offer ?
Hazleton Area Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazleton Area Career Center part of?
Hazleton Area Career Center is part of Hazleton Area Career Center School District.
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