North Schuylkill School District

15 Academy Lane
Ashland, PA 17921
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,059 students in North Schuylkill School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North Schuylkill School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,059 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Schuylkill School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#484 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
36%
48%
55%
53%
57%
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,632 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,590 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,632
$23,696
Spending / Student
$15,590
$23,119

Best North Schuylkill School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Grades: 7-12
| 993 students
Rank: #22.
North Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Grades: K-6
| 1,066 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Schuylkill School District?
North Schuylkill School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,059 students.
What is the rank of North Schuylkill School District?
North Schuylkill School District is ranked #491 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Schuylkill School District?
84% of North Schuylkill School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Schuylkill School District?
North Schuylkill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is North Schuylkill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,590 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,059 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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