For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,201 students in 17901, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17901, PA are Pottsville Area High School and Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17901 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17901, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17901 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pottsville Area 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17901, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17901, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17901, PA include Pottsville Area High School and Gillingham Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 17901?
2 public high schools are located in 17901.
What is the racial composition of students in 17901?
17901 public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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