Very Good
#202 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 23% of private schools
Holy Redeemer H.s.
High School · Wilkes-barre, PA
A private high school in Wilkes-barre, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
159 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Wilkes-barre, PA 18701
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Holy Redeemer H.s. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,000/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,417
Median home value
$245,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bais Menachem Youth Development ProgPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Milford E Barnes JR SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Wilkes-barre Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Holy Redeemer H.s. is listed in Wilkes-barre, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Redeemer H.s.
Holy Redeemer H.s. is a private high school in Wilkes-barre, PA, serving approximately 464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 18701)
- 3,926
- Area median age
- 22.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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