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Pottsville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,588 students in Pottsville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pottsville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,588 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pottsville Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
16%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
68%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,581 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,825
$23,724
Spending / Student
$14,581
$23,146
Best Pottsville Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarke El Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Gr: K-4 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Gr: 5-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pottsville Area School District?
Pottsville Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,588 students.
What is the rank of Pottsville Area School District?
Pottsville Area School District is ranked #418 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville Area School District?
68% of Pottsville Area School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pottsville Area School District?
Pottsville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Pottsville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,581 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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