For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 774 students in 17870, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17870, PA is Selinsgrove Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17870 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17870, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17870 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Selinsgrove Area 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17870, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selinsgrove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 North Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
17870, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
297 Route 204
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2295
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2295
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17870, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17870, PA include Selinsgrove Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17870?
1 public high schools are located in 17870.
What is the racial composition of students in 17870?
17870 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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