For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,165 students in 16508, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 16508, PA are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy and Erie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16508 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16508, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16508 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16508, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Erie High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,417 students
16508, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
3503 Peach St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
3325 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16508, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16508, PA include Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy and Erie High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16508?
2 public high schools are located in 16508.
What is the racial composition of students in 16508?
16508 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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