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Schuylkill Haven Shs

High School · Schuylkill Haven Area Sd · Schuylkill Haven, PA

A Schuylkill Haven Area Sd high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

  • Math 24% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs PA 57% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$17,060
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Schuylkill Haven Shs score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
57%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Schuylkill Haven Shs 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schuylkill Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,998

Median home value

$165,800

Median rent

$901/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17972; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Mountain HSEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.0 mi815Compare →
Gillingham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–123.6 mi250Compare →
Nativity Bvm High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–124.1 mi234Compare →
Pottsville Area HSEnrollment path unverified5.99–124.1 mi951Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Schuylkill Haven Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Schuylkill Haven Shs is listed in Schuylkill Haven Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schuylkill Haven Shs

Schuylkill Haven Shs is a public high school in Schuylkill Haven, PA, part of Schuylkill Haven Area Sd, serving approximately 441 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,845 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schuylkill Haven Shs

What grades does Schuylkill Haven Shs serve?

Schuylkill Haven Shs serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Schuylkill Haven Shs?

Schuylkill Haven Shs has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Haven Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Haven Shs is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schuylkill Haven Shs rank in PA?

Schuylkill Haven Shs ranks #1,845 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Schuylkill Haven Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Schuylkill Haven Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Schuylkill Haven Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schuylkill Haven Shs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Schuylkill Haven Shs a charter school?

No, Schuylkill Haven Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Schuylkill Haven Shs a Title I school?

No, Schuylkill Haven Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schuylkill Haven Shs?

44.2% of students at Schuylkill Haven Shs 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Schuylkill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 17972)
11,294
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
43.3
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 17972; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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