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Best New Kensington Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,461 students in New Kensington, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in New Kensington, PA are Burrell High School, Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center and Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kensington, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in New Kensington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
New Kensington, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burrell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in New Kensington, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burrell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 885 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in New Kensington, Pennsylvania

New Kensington, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Grades: K-3
| 99 students
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Grades: K-3
| 240 students
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in New Kensington, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Kensington, PA include Burrell High School, Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center and Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Kensington?
3 public high schools are located in New Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington?
New Kensington public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in New Kensington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Kensington include: Burrell High School vs. Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Burrell High School

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