For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,795 students in Hazleton, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hazleton, PA are Hazleton Area High School and Hazleton Area Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazleton, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hazleton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Hazleton, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hazleton Area High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hazleton, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 3,795 students
Rank: #22.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hazleton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Fourth St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hazleton, PA include Hazleton Area High School and Hazleton Area Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in Hazleton?
2 public high schools are located in Hazleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton?
Hazleton public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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