Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, North East High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
North East High School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Mascot
Grape-picker
School Rankings
The diversity score of North East High School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grape-picker
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North East High School?
The graduation rate of North East High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend North East High School?
543 students attend North East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North East High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North East High School?
North East High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North East High School offer ?
North East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North East High School part of?
North East High School is part of North East School District.
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