Schuylkill Haven High School is a small rural public high school located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
Serving 455 students in grades 8-12, Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schuylkill Haven SHS serves an attendance zone covering the entire Schuylkill Haven school district, encompassing approximately 23.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1519 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hurricanes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School's ranking?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is ranked #1519 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School often compared to?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School?
455 students attend Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School offer ?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School part of?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is part of Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
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