Pottsville Area High School

Summary:

Pottsville Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 898 students in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Pottsville Area School District, which is ranked 365 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pottsville Area High School has seen fluctuating academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 163 out of 580 schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 401 out of 634 schools in 2021-2022 (2-star rating). The school's proficiency rates on Keystone Exams have been mixed, with 50.8% in Algebra I, 46.4% in Biology, and 66.1% in Literature in 2023-2024, generally higher than state averages. Notably, the school ranks highly for African American and Hispanic students on PSSA exams, indicating strong academic achievement for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for disabled and Hispanic students has been lower in comparison. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 87.0% to 91.5%, and the dropout rate has remained low, fluctuating between 1.6% and 3.3%.

Compared to nearby schools, Mount Carmel Area High School and Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School generally underperform Pottsville Area High School in academic metrics, while schools like Blue Mountain High School and Schuylkill Haven Senior High School have higher overall rankings and performance. Pottsville Area High School's significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 57.02% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, is noteworthy, and the school's efforts to support these students are commendable.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16th Street & Elk Avenue
       Pottsville, PA  17901


(570) 621-2960

District: Pottsville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,035 Help


Feeder schools for Pottsville Area High School:

Elementary:    Clarke Elementary Center
Middle:    Lengel Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.3%
Hispanic:
12.6%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pottsville Area High School ranks better than 58.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (12.6%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pottsville Area High School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pottsville Area High School is $13,035.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pottsville Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsville Area High School 286th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pottsville Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Pottsville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsville Area School District 365th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pottsville Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.75 414th 583 29.0%
2004 57.04 293rd 590 50.3%
2005 49.74 372nd 593 37.3%
2006 50.77 363rd 604 39.9%
2007 41.42 455th 615 26.0%
2008 38.37 472nd 621 24.0%
2009 57.64 303rd 632 52.1%
2010 65.49 236th 649 63.6%
2011 62.41 293rd 660 55.6%
2012 55.67 364th 664 45.2%
2013 48.96 367th 591 37.9%
2014 70.34 163rd 580 71.9%
2015 61.76 316th 680 53.5%
2016 58.31 370th 677 45.3%
2017 61.10 332nd 663 49.9%
2018 58.79 363rd 673 46.1%
2019 47.94 448th 693 35.4%
2021 55.16 308th 537 42.6%
2022 48.15 401st 634 36.8%
2023 48.91 388th 674 42.4%
2024 60.67 286th 686 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.75 391st 652 40.0%
2024 59.69 260th 664 60.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.15 241st 665 63.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.86 383rd 502 23.7%
2024 35.28 304th 513 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.40 341st 662 48.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.87 67th 284 76.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.36 204th 252 19.0%
2024 57.31 104th 274 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pottsville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.28 360th 577 37.6%
2024 50.96 300th 595 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pottsville Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1063 16 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1087
1989 945 13 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 965
1990 1244 12 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1264
1991 886 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1992 1074 27 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
1993 1174 22 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1206
1994 1149 26 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1191
1995 1193 33 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1246
1996 1193 33 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1246
1997 1170 34 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1998 1193 30 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1245
1999 1211 34 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1262
2000 1201 30 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1252
2001 1177 22 10 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1224
2002 1173 16 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1209
2003 1173 16 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1209
2004 1141 17 10 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1181
2005 1182 20 15 16 7 n/a n/a 0 1240
2006 1158 30 15 13 7 n/a n/a 0 1223
2007 1145 43 14 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1228
2008 1065 47 18 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1156
2009 1089 49 17 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1180
2010 1039 49 15 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
2011 971 44 17 44 0 0 1 0 1077
2012 999 54 14 41 0 0 4 0 1112
2013 954 52 10 35 0 0 7 0 1058
2014 941 54 7 33 0 0 5 0 1040
2015 906 62 5 28 0 0 5 0 1006
2016 873 66 4 28 0 0 10 0 981
2017 878 65 4 34 0 1 11 0 993
2018 871 60 4 24 0 2 8 0 969
2019 844 62 9 38 0 3 13 0 969
2020 829 54 6 39 0 2 11 0 941
2021 799 61 4 56 1 2 18 0 941
2022 735 60 5 61 1 6 21 0 889
2023 724 59 5 84 2 1 23 0 898
2024 735 57 6 120 3 1 29 0 951

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pottsville Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1087 73.0 14.8 n/a
1989 965 74.0 13.0 n/a
1990 1264 67.0 18.8 0
1991 903 79.0 11.4 n/a
1992 1113 72.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1206 68.0 17.7 n/a
1994 1191 63.5 18.8 n/a
1995 1246 65.0 19.2 n/a
1996 1246 65.0 19.2 n/a
1997 1222 64.5 18.9 n/a
1998 1245 64.5 19.3 n/a
1999 1262 63.5 19.9 n/a
2000 1252 62.5 20.0 27.3
2001 1224 62.5 19.6 27
2002 1209 63.0 19.2 25.9
2003 1209 63.0 19.2 25.9
2004 1181 61.6 19.2 23.6
2005 1240 60.6 20.5 25.2
2006 1223 70.1 17.4 27
2007 1228 69.1 17.8 27.9
2008 1156 70.5 16.4 38.6
2009 1180 72.5 16.3 37.9
2010 1133 70.5 16.0 40.1
2011 1077 69.5 15.4 41.6
2012 1112 69.5 16.0 44.2
2013 1058 69.0 15.3 48.1
2014 1040 66.7 15.5 49.8
2015 1006 67.0 15.0 52.1
2016 981 68.0 14.4 50.6
2017 993 66.7 14.8 52.4
2018 969 59.7 16.2 43.4
2019 969 62.0 15.6 48.5
2020 941 61.0 15.4 42.7
2021 941 53.1 17.7 40
2022 889 52.1 17.0 46
2023 898 54.1 16.5 57
2024 951 54.1 17.5 61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pottsville Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1087 73.0 14.8 n/a
1989 965 74.0 13.0 n/a
1990 1264 67.0 18.8 0
1991 903 79.0 11.4 n/a
1992 1113 72.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1206 68.0 17.7 n/a
1994 1191 63.5 18.8 n/a
1995 1246 65.0 19.2 n/a
1996 1246 65.0 19.2 n/a
1997 1222 64.5 18.9 n/a
1998 1245 64.5 19.3 n/a
1999 1262 63.5 19.9 n/a
2000 1252 62.5 20.0 27.3
2001 1224 62.5 19.6 27
2002 1209 63.0 19.2 25.9
2003 1209 63.0 19.2 25.9
2004 1181 61.6 19.2 23.6
2005 1240 60.6 20.5 25.2
2006 1223 70.1 17.4 27
2007 1228 69.1 17.8 27.9
2008 1156 70.5 16.4 38.6
2009 1180 72.5 16.3 37.9
2010 1133 70.5 16.0 40.1
2011 1077 69.5 15.4 41.6
2012 1112 69.5 16.0 44.2
2013 1058 69.0 15.3 48.1
2014 1040 66.7 15.5 49.8
2015 1006 67.0 15.0 52.1
2016 981 68.0 14.4 50.6
2017 993 66.7 14.8 52.4
2018 969 59.7 16.2 43.4
2019 969 62.0 15.6 48.5
2020 941 61.0 15.4 42.7
2021 941 53.1 17.7 40
2022 889 52.1 17.0 46
2023 898 54.1 16.5 57
2024 951 54.1 17.5 61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pottsville Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $444 (3.2%) $13,524 (96.8%) $13,968
2020 $456 (3.4%) $13,099 (96.6%) $13,556
2021 $658 (5.3%) $11,796 (94.7%) $12,455
2022 $1,007 (7.7%) $12,028 (92.3%) $13,035

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pottsville Area High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 448th of 693 High schoolsRanks 388th of 674 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pottsville Area High School)58.627.2
 31.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pottsville Area High School)52.341.8
 10.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pottsville Area High School)69.867.1
 2.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students969898
 7.3%
African American6259
 4.8%
American Indian02
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic3884
 121.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White844724
 14.2%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%57%
 8.5%


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Students at Pottsville Area High School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 951 students attended Pottsville Area High School.

Pottsville Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarke Elementary Center
Middle : Lengel Middle School

Pottsville Area High School ranks 286th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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