Very Good
#1066 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
North East High School
High School · North East Sd · North East, PA
A North East Sd high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1901 Freeport Rd, North East, PA 16428
- Math 60% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North East High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North East High School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,103
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North East Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North East High School is listed in North East SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North East High School
North East High School is a public high school in North East, PA, part of North East Sd, serving approximately 543 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North East High School
What grades does North East High School serve?
North East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North East High School?
North East High School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North East High School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North East High School rank in PA?
North East High School ranks #1,066 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is North East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North East High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North East High School a charter school?
No, North East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North East High School a Title I school?
No, North East High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North East High School?
52.9% of students at North East High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (814) 725-8671
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16428)
- 12,508
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 16428; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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