For the 2024-25 school year, there are 85 vocational public high schools serving 12,568 students in Pennsylvania.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Pennsylvania are Carbon Career & Technical Institute, Forbes Road Ctc and Bedford County Technical Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Pennsylvania vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bucks County Technical High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Forbes Road Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Beatty Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-8100
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Pennknoll Road
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
York Co School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,620 students
Rank: #55.
Bucks County Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Wistar Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 949-1700
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 949-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chester Co Technical College High School-pickerin
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1580 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-8877
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-8877
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lancaster County Ctc-mt Joy Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Old Market St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #88.
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 799-1323
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 799-1323
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
Steel Center For Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 N. Lewis Run Road
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 469-3200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 469-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Greater Altoona Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Northern Westmoreland Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Parkway West Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 923-1772
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 923-1772
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1313.
Berks Ctc-east Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Friedensburg Road
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 374-4073
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 374-4073
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
A W Beattie Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Babcock Boulevard
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 847-1900
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 847-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Beaver County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Poplar Avenue
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Bethlehem Avts
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Career Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 Kesslersville Road
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 258-2857
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 258-2857
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Delaware County Technical High School-as
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 459-3050
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 459-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
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: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Huntingdon County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Lebanon County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 Metro Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Mckeesport Area Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3726
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3726
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Mon Valley Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Five Guttman Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 489-9581
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 489-9581
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Susquehanna County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Upper Bucks County Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Ridge Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 795-2911
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 795-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Venango Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Vo Tech Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
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: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Berks Ctc-west Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1057 County Welfare Road
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 374-4073
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 374-4073
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Monroe Career & Tech Inst
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
194 Laurel Lake Road
Bartonsville, PA 18321
(570) 629-2001
Bartonsville, PA 18321
(570) 629-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-north Camp
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Technology Drive
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-south Camp
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3535.
Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Te
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Pennsylvania include Carbon Career & Technical Institute, Forbes Road Ctc and Bedford County Technical Center.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
85 vocational public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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