Very Good
#202 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 23% of private schools
Holy Redeemer H.s.
High School
159 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Wilkes-barre, PA 18701
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#202 of 873
In Wilkes-barre
#2 of 6
public schools
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Holy Redeemer H.s.
High School in Wilkes-barre · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Holy Redeemer H.s.
Holy Redeemer H.s. is a private high school in Wilkes-barre, PA. Holy Redeemer H.s. serves approximately 464 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Redeemer H.s. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Holy Redeemer H.s. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Holy Redeemer H.s. is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
159 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Wilkes-barre, PA 18701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Redeemer H.s. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. GRAHAM ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Kingston), with a very similar rating. Another option is WYOMING VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Kingston), with a very similar rating. Additionally, WYOMING SEMINARY UPPER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Kingston), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Wilkes-barre, see our Wilkes-barre schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST NICHOLAS-ST MARY'S SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| BAIS MENACHEM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROG Wilkes-Barre | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| G A R MS Wilkes-Barre | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| MILFORD E BARNES JR SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Heights/Murray El Sch Wilkes-Barre | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Wolfpack Early Learning Academy Wilkes-Barre | 0.9 mi | — |
| Third Avenue El Sch Kingston | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| GRAHAM ACADEMY Kingston | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| WILKES-BARRE ACADEMY Wilkes-Barre | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| WILKES-BARRE MENNONITE SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre | 1.1 mi | — |
| Dodson El Sch Wilkes-Barre | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Wyoming Valley West MS Kingston | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Chester Street El Sch Kingston | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Daniel J Flood El Sch Wilkes-Barre | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| WYOMING SEMINARY UPPER SCHOOL Kingston | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes-Barre | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| JENNY LYNN ELEMENTARY Kingston | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| WYOMING VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kingston | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| JENNY LYNN FERRARO ACADEMY Kingston | 1.9 mi | — |
| GENESIS SCHOOL Kingston | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$32,417
Median Home Value
$245,700
Median Rent
$842/mo
Population
3,926
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
9.3%
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Median Age
22.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia, PA | 7.4 |
| Eastern York HS Wrightsville, PA | 7.4 |
| Athens Area HS Athens, PA | 7.5 |
| Chestnut Ridge SHS New Paris, PA | 7.5 |
| Corry Area HS Corry, PA | 7.5 |
| Coudersport Area JSHS Coudersport, PA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Redeemer H.s.
What grades does Holy Redeemer H.s. serve?
Holy Redeemer H.s. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Redeemer H.s.?
Holy Redeemer H.s. has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Redeemer H.s.?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Redeemer H.s. is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Redeemer H.s. rank in PA?
Holy Redeemer H.s. ranks #202 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Holy Redeemer H.s.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Redeemer H.s. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Redeemer H.s. a private school?
Yes, Holy Redeemer H.s. is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Redeemer H.s. a religious school?
Holy Redeemer H.s. has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Luzerne County
- Phone
- (570) 207-2251
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