For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,087 students in 17042, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17042, PA are Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon County Career And Technology Center and Lebanon Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17042 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedar Crest High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17042, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Crest High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 Metro Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 1,429 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17042, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17042, PA include Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon County Career And Technology Center and Lebanon Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17042?
3 public high schools are located in 17042.
What is the racial composition of students in 17042?
17042 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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