Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17801


Summary:

The 17801 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Chief Shikellamy School and Oaklyn School) and 1 high school (Shikellamy High School) - all part of the Shikellamy School District. The data reveals a mix of performance across these schools, with some standout achievements and areas for improvement.

Chief Shikellamy School and Oaklyn School both serve a high-need student population, with 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While their PSSA test scores are mixed, Chief Shikellamy School stands out for its exceptional performance in science, with 83.3% of students proficient or better on the PSSA science exam. The elementary schools also have lower student-teacher ratios compared to Shikellamy High School, which could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention.

Shikellamy High School has a 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a 1.6% dropout rate, but its Keystone Exam performance varies, with 32% proficient or better in Algebra I, 58.7% in Biology, and 63.5% in Literature. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 339 out of 686 high schools in 2023-2024 to 449 out of 674 in 2022-2023. Additionally, there are notable funding disparities, with Chief Shikellamy School and Oaklyn School spending more per student than Shikellamy High School.








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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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