For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 920 students in 18229, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 18229, PA are Jim Thorpe Area High School and Carbon Career & Technical Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 18229 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18229, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18229 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Career & Technical Institute, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18229, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
18229, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
410 Center Ave
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Grades: 7
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 18229, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 18229, PA include Jim Thorpe Area High School and Carbon Career & Technical Institute.
How many public high schools are located in 18229?
2 public high schools are located in 18229.
What is the racial composition of students in 18229?
18229 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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