For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,065 students in Mckean County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA are Kane Area High School, Bradford Area High School and Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mckean County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mckean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kane Area High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6965 Route 321
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Highlands Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
219 Edison Bates Drive
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mckean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 7267
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Grades: 1-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA include Kane Area High School, Bradford Area High School and Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckean County?
6 public high schools are located in Mckean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mckean County include: Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School, Kane Area High School vs. Bradford Area High School, Bradford Area High School vs. Kane Area High School
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