For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 493 students in 17851, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17851, PA is Mount Carmel Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17851 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17851, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17851 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Carmel Area High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17851, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Area High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17851, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17851, PA include Mount Carmel Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17851?
1 public high schools are located in 17851.
What is the racial composition of students in 17851?
17851 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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