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Northwest Area High School

Northwest Area SD · Luzerne County · 243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655.0

(570)542-4126

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6/10
#294
Rank 294 out of 625
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #313 · 50th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #303 · 52nd percentile
Science7/10 · #220 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Luzerne County along the Susquehanna River, Northwest Area High School sits in the kind of small-town Pennsylvania setting where everyone knows everyone — and that tight-knit feel carries right into the classrooms. The school punches solidly at the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a particular strength worth noting. Families who value a close community over a crowded suburban campus, and who don't mind a rural lifestyle with Wilkes-Barre a reasonable drive away, will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

133 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
120 (90%)
Multiple Races
9 (7%)
Hispanic
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged63 (47%)
Students with Disabilities36 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

409
Enrollment
31.8
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
11.3%
AP Participation
of students
47
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 Programs1/10 · #644 · 3rd percentile

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