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 3,884 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,884 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazleton Area High School's student population of 3,884 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 201 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,884 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
White, Red, Silver
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 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
65%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazleton Area High School's ranking?
Hazleton Area High School is ranked #1726 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 73%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hazleton Area High School?
3,884 students attend Hazleton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hazleton Area High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% 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 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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