Northern Tier Career Center

120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Northern Tier 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • : <50% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northern Tier Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Northern Tier Career Center's student population of 15 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northern Tier Career Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern Tier Career Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern Tier Career Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northern Tier Career Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northern Tier Career Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
100%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northern Tier Career Center and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northern Tier Career Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern Tier Career Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 Northern Tier Career Center?
15 students attend Northern Tier Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northern Tier Career Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Tier Career Center?
Northern Tier Career Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Tier Career Center offer ?
Northern Tier Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Tier Career Center part of?
Northern Tier Career Center is part of Northern Tier Career Center School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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