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Pottsville Area High School

Pottsville Area SD · Schuylkill County · 16th Street & Elk Avenue, Pottsville, PA 17901.0

(570)621-2960

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4/10
#398
Rank 398 out of 625
Top 64%
English Language Arts5/10 · #369 · 41st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #335 · 47th percentile
Science3/10 · #448 · 27th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pottsville Area High School sits in the heart of Schuylkill County's county seat, a small city with deep coal-region roots and a tight-knit community feel that still shapes life here today. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores that hold up reasonably well, though families focused on academics may want to explore what support resources and extracurriculars are available beyond the numbers. Pottsville itself is affordable and historically rich — a good fit for families who value small-town connection over suburban hustle and don't mind a quieter pace of life in the Pennsylvania hills.

Student Demographics

226 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
182 (81%)
Hispanic
22 (10%)
African American
17 (8%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged143 (63%)
Students with Disabilities44 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

976
Enrollment
67.9
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

91.8%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
5.6%
AP Participation
of students
50
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 · #261 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found