For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,919 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Luzerne County, PA are Dallas Sr. High School, Crestwood Secondary Campus and Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luzerne County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Luzerne County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Luzerne County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood Secondary Campus, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Luzerne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallas Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Secondary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Old Route 115
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-7458
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-7458
Grades: 7-12
| 739 students
Rank: #55.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Grades: 7-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Grades: 7-12
| 953 students
Rank: #1212.
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wadham Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilkes-barre Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 2,293 students
Rank: #1414.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 930 students
Rank: #1515.
West Side Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Evans Street, Pringle Borou
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-8493
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-8493
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Luzerne County 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
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Grades: K
| 267 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Grades: 6-7
| 336 students
1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: 2
| 171 students
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Grades: K-1
| 351 students
Outlet Road
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
165 West Main St
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
230 Pringle St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
715 Schuyler Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Grades: 1-5
| 208 students
Youth Forestry Camp #2 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Hickory Run State Park
White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-9524
White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-9524
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Luzerne County, PA include Dallas Sr. High School, Crestwood Secondary Campus and Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Luzerne County?
15 public high schools are located in Luzerne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Luzerne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Luzerne County include: West Side Ctc vs. Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School, Crestwood Secondary Campus vs. Dallas Sr. High School, Dallas Sr. High School vs. Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School
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