For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,479 students in 18512, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 18512, PA are Mid Valley Secondary Center and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 18512 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18512, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18512 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18512, PA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 7-12
| 811 students
Rank: #22.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-12
| 668 students
18512, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 18512, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 18512, PA include Mid Valley Secondary Center and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 18512?
2 public high schools are located in 18512.
What is the racial composition of students in 18512?
18512 public high schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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