Top Rankings
North East School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,432 students in North East School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North East School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,432 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North East School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.7%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,746 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,528
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,746
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North East School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Division Street
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
North East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North East School District?
North East School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,432 students.
What is the rank of North East School District?
North East School District is ranked #104 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North East School District?
90% of North East School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North East School District?
North East School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is North East School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,746 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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