For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,072 students in Hazleton, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hazleton, PA are Hazleton Area Career Center and Hazleton Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazleton, 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 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hazleton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Hazleton, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hazleton Area High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hazleton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 4,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hazleton, PA include Hazleton Area Career Center and Hazleton Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hazleton?
2 public high schools are located in Hazleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton?
Hazleton public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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