For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 732 students in Coal Township, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Coal Township, PA is Shamokin Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Township, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Coal Township have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Coal Township, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shamokin Area High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Coal Township, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamokin Area High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northumberland County Ctc
Vocational School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Coal Township, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-12
| 1,285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Coal Township, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Coal Township, PA include Shamokin Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coal Township, PA?
2 public high schools are located in Coal Township, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Township, PA?
Coal Township, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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