For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,126 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17602, PA are Mccaskey Campus, Phoenix Academy and La Academia Partnership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17602 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccaskey Campus, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17602, PA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccaskey Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 2,620 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17602, PA include Mccaskey Campus, Phoenix Academy and La Academia Partnership Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 17602?
3 public high schools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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