For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 686 students in 17740, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17740, PA is Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17740 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17740, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17740 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17740, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17740, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17740, PA include Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17740?
1 public high schools are located in 17740.
What is the racial composition of students in 17740?
17740 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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