For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 865 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 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18229, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18229 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18229, PA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
18229, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Center Ave
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Gr: 7 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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