Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Northern Tier Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Tier Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Tier Career Center's student population of 15 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Tier Career Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Northern Tier Career Center?
15 students attend Northern Tier Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northern Tier Career Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Tier Career Center?
Northern Tier Career Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Tier Career Center offer ?
Northern Tier Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Tier Career Center part of?
Northern Tier Career Center is part of Northern Tier Career Center School District.
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