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Best Luzerne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 15,303 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Luzerne County, PA are Crestwood Secondary Campus, Dallas Sr. High School and Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luzerne County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Luzerne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Luzerne County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood Secondary Campus, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Luzerne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Secondary Campus
(Math: 43% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Gr: 7-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dallas Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2030 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 Old Route 115
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-7458
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Wadham Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Northwest Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 4,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Gr: 7-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Wilkes-barre Area High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
West Side Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Evans Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-8493
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Luzerne County, PA include Crestwood Secondary Campus, Dallas Sr. High School and Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Luzerne County?
16 public high schools are located in Luzerne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Luzerne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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