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Northern Tier Career Center
High School · Northern Tier Career Center
120 Career Center, Towanda, PA 18848
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
1.1:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
1.1:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Northern Tier Career Center
High School in Towanda · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Northern Tier Career Center
Northern Tier Career Center is a public high school in Towanda, PA, part of Northern Tier Career Center. Northern Tier Career Center serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 1.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Northern Tier Career Center show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 15 students, Northern Tier Career Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.1:1 students to teachers, Northern Tier Career Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Northern Tier Career Center sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Address
- 120 Career Center, Towanda, PA 18848
- Website
- ntccschool.org
- Phone
- (570) 265-8111
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores PA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 8 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
120 Career Center, Towanda, PA 18848
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northern Tier Career Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 14.8 miles away, in nearby Waverly). Another option is Athens Area HS (rated 7.5/10, 11.8 miles away, in nearby Athens). Additionally, Wyalusing Valley JSHS (rated 6.4/10, 15.4 miles away, in nearby Wyalusing). For more schools in Towanda, see our Towanda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Towanda Area JSHS Towanda | 2.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Morrow El Sch Towanda | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Towanda Area El Sch Towanda | 3.0 mi | 6.8 |
| ST AGNES SCHOOL Towanda | 3.0 mi | 7.2 |
| NORTH ROME CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rome | 6.6 mi | 6.1 |
| SRU El Sch East Smithfield | 8.2 mi | 7.9 |
| UNION VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ulster | 9.7 mi | — |
| Harlan Rowe MS Athens | 11.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Athens Area HS Athens | 11.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch Athens | 11.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Sayre Area HS Sayre | 12.6 mi | 5.7 |
| EPIPHANY SCHOOL Sayre | 12.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Snyder El Sch Sayre | 13.2 mi | 5.5 |
| ELM STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waverly | 14.3 mi | 4.8 |
| LINCOLN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waverly | 14.6 mi | 4.2 |
| WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL Waverly | 14.8 mi | 8.5 |
| WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL Waverly | 14.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Northeast Bradford Elementary School Rome | 13.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Northeast Bradford JSHS Rome | 13.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Wyalusing Valley JSHS Wyalusing | 15.4 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18848 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,391
Median Home Value
$178,300
Median Rent
$883/mo
Population
8,625
College Educated
21.3%
Homeownership
68.9%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
48.6
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| Beaver County Career & Technology Center Monaca, PA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northern Tier Career Center
What grades does Northern Tier Career Center serve?
Northern Tier Career Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Tier Career Center?
Northern Tier Career Center has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Tier Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Tier Career Center is 1.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Northern Tier Career Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Tier Career Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Northern Tier Career Center a charter school?
No, Northern Tier Career Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Tier Career Center a Title I school?
No, Northern Tier Career Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Tier Career Center?
80.0% of students at Northern Tier Career Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bradford County
- Phone
- (570) 265-8111
Resources & Links
District
Northern Tier Career Center- District Enrollment
- 15
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $384,000
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