Hazleton Area Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(21-22)83%
14%
Black
(21-22)n/a
14%
White
(21-22)17%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Hazleton Area Career Center?
6 students attend Hazleton Area Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hazleton Area Career Center students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Hazleton Area Career Center offer ?
Hazleton Area Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazleton Area Career Center part of?
Hazleton Area Career Center is part of Hazleton Area Career Center School District.
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