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Shamokin Area High School

Shamokin Area SD · Northumberland County · 2000 W State St, Shamokin, PA 17866.0

(570)648-5731

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2/10
#504
Rank 504 out of 625
Top 80%
English Language Arts3/10 · #500 · 20th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #483 · 23rd percentile
Science2/10 · #528 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shamokin Area High School serves a tight-knit, working-class community in the heart of Northumberland County, where coal mining history runs deep and community pride runs even deeper. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the area, and the school reflects that sense of loyalty and local identity. While academics are an ongoing area of growth, students who thrive here often do so through strong relationships with teachers and a close community that looks out for its own.

Student Demographics

123 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
105 (85%)
Hispanic
10 (8%)
African American
5 (4%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged111 (90%)
Students with Disabilities21 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

676
Enrollment
44.3
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

89.9%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
6.8%
AP Participation
of students
48
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 Programs5/10 · #389 · 42nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found