Summary:
The city of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area show a clear disparity in performance, with Blue Mountain High School and Elementary West consistently outperforming the Schuylkill Haven Area School District schools on various metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings.
Blue Mountain High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 162 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools with a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 92.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate. Additionally, Elementary West is ranked 361 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and demonstrates exceptional performance on PSSA tests, outperforming the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
In contrast, the Schuylkill Haven Area School District schools, such as Schuylkill Haven Senior High School and Schuylkill Haven Elementary Center, tend to have lower test scores, graduation rates, and overall performance metrics. This disparity suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may play a significant role in student achievement, despite the higher per-student spending in the Schuylkill Haven schools.
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