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Hazleton Area High School

Hazleton Area SD · Luzerne County · 1601 W 23rd St, Hazle Township, PA 18202.0

(570)459-3221

2/10
#517
Rank 517 out of 625
Top 83%
English Language Arts2/10 · #508 · 19th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #513 · 18th percentile
Science3/10 · #489 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hazleton Area High School serves a large, diverse student body in the heart of the Hazleton region, a working-class community in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania that has seen significant growth from its Latino immigrant population over the past two decades. Families here are often deeply rooted in the area, and the school reflects the cultural richness of a community that has navigated real economic challenges with resilience. For families prioritizing a school with a strong sense of identity and cultural diversity over top-tier test scores, Hazleton Area offers an environment that mirrors the real-world complexity of the broader region.

Student Demographics

846 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
544 (64%)
White
283 (33%)
Other
19 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners196 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged483 (57%)
Students with Disabilities97 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

4,071
Enrollment
239.5
Teachers (FTE)
17:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

80.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
7.7%
AP Participation
of students
294
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #244 · 63rd percentile

39 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found