For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 551 students in 17340, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17340, PA is Littlestown Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17340 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17340, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17340 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Littlestown Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17340, PA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
17340, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 Newark Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 4-5
| 286 students
150 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-4
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17340, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17340, PA include Littlestown Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17340?
1 public high schools are located in 17340.
What is the racial composition of students in 17340?
17340 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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