Pottsville Area High School is a coeducational public high school located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pottsville Area School District and is the largest public high school in Schuylkill County.
Serving 951 students in grades 9-12, Pottsville Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pottsville Area High School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1853
Colors
Crimson, White
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 7, 2026
School Rankings
Pottsville Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville Area High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rip Tide
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsville Area High School's ranking?
Pottsville Area High School is ranked #1687 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottsville Area High School often compared to?
Pottsville Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain High School, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School, Gillingham Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School?
The graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottsville Area High School?
951 students attend Pottsville Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pottsville Area High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Area High School?
Pottsville Area High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsville Area High School offer ?
Pottsville Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottsville Area High School part of?
Pottsville Area High School is part of Pottsville Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Pottsville Area High School located?
Pottsville Area High School is located in the Yorkville neighborhood of Pottsville, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Yorkville.
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