Schuylkill Haven High School is a small rural public high school located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
Serving 441 students in grades 8-12, Schuylkill Haven Sr. 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School's student population of 441 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hurricanes
School Rankings
Schuylkill Haven Sr. 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 Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is 0.22, 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
#1519 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hurricanes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School's ranking?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is ranked #1519 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School often compared to?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain High 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School?
441 students attend Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School offer ?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School part of?
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School is part of Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
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