For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 437 students in 18655, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 18655, PA is Northwest 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 18655 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18655, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18655 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18655, PA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
18655, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 18655, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 18655, PA include Northwest Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in 18655, PA?
1 public high schools are located in 18655, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18655, PA?
18655, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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