The most improved public high schools in Pennsylvania are Littlestown Sr.
High School, Penn Cambria High School and Bucktail High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1,513
2,287
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,747
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Pennsylvania (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2287
(from 2,500 to 213)
(from 2,500 to 213)
Grades: 9-12
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Rank: #22.
Penn Cambria High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2116
(from 2,301 to 185)
(from 2,301 to 185)
Grades: 9-12
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Rank: #33.
Bucktail High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2093
(from 2,840 to 747)
(from 2,840 to 747)
Grades: 9-12
1300 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Rank: #44.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2028
(from 2,301 to 273)
(from 2,301 to 273)
Grades: 9-12
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Rank: #55.
Shanksville-stonycreek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2017
(from 2,747 to 730)
(from 2,747 to 730)
Grades: 9-12
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Rank: #66.
Keystone Oaks High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1981
(from 2,543 to 562)
(from 2,543 to 562)
Grades: 9-12
1000 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Rank: #77.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1975
(from 2,087 to 112)
(from 2,087 to 112)
Grades: 9-12
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Rank: #88.
Fort Leboeuf Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1939
(from 2,179 to 240)
(from 2,179 to 240)
Grades: 9-12
931 N High St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Rank: #99.
Line Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1903
(from 2,137 to 234)
(from 2,137 to 234)
Grades: 9-12
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Rank: #1010.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1902
(from 2,179 to 277)
(from 2,179 to 277)
Grades: 9-12
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Rank: #1111.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1869
(from 2,087 to 218)
(from 2,087 to 218)
Grades: 9-12
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Rank: #1212.
Eastern York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1800
(from 2,179 to 379)
(from 2,179 to 379)
Grades: 9-12
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Rank: #1313.
Pequea Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1783
(from 2,595 to 812)
(from 2,595 to 812)
Grades: 9-12
4033 E Newport Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Rank: #1414.
Northeastern Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1762
(from 2,445 to 683)
(from 2,445 to 683)
Grades: 9-12
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Rank: #1515.
Eastern Lebanon Co Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1739
(from 2,301 to 562)
(from 2,301 to 562)
Grades: 9-12
180 Elco Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-7447
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-7447
Rank: #1616.
Kennard-dale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1705
(from 2,506 to 801)
(from 2,506 to 801)
Grades: 9-12
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Rank: #1717.
Honesdale High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1698
(from 2,111 to 413)
(from 2,111 to 413)
Grades: 9-12
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Rank: #1818.
Pen Argyl Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1683
(from 2,384 to 701)
(from 2,384 to 701)
Grades: 9-12
501 W Laurel Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Rank: #1919.
Warren Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1657
(from 2,712 to 1,055)
(from 2,712 to 1,055)
Grades: 9-12
345 E 5th Ave
Warren, PA 16365
(814) 723-3370
Warren, PA 16365
(814) 723-3370
Rank: #2020.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1649
(from 2,332 to 683)
(from 2,332 to 683)
Grades: 9-12
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Rank: #2121.
Dover Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1630
(from 2,529 to 899)
(from 2,529 to 899)
Grades: 9-12
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Rank: #2222.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1624
(from 2,003 to 379)
(from 2,003 to 379)
Grades: 9-12
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Rank: #2323.
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1608
(from 2,014 to 406)
(from 2,014 to 406)
Grades: 9-12
314 Elm St Extension
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Rank: #2424.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1604
(from 2,231 to 627)
(from 2,231 to 627)
Grades: 9-12
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Rank: #2525.
Northampton Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1599
(from 2,522 to 923)
(from 2,522 to 923)
Grades: 9-12
1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Rank: #2626.
Pottsgrove Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1598
(from 2,482 to 884)
(from 2,482 to 884)
Grades: 9-12
1345 Kauffman Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-5105
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-5105
Rank: #2727.
Chichester Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1597
(from 2,855 to 1,258)
(from 2,855 to 1,258)
Grades: 9-12
3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Rank: #2828.
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1594
(from 2,675 to 1,081)
(from 2,675 to 1,081)
Grades: 9-12
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Rank: #2929.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1565
(from 2,634 to 1,069)
(from 2,634 to 1,069)
Grades: 9-12
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Rank: #3030.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1550
(from 2,802 to 1,252)
(from 2,802 to 1,252)
Grades: 9-12
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Rank: #3131.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1536
(from 2,459 to 923)
(from 2,459 to 923)
Grades: 9-12
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Rank: #3232.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1521
(from 1,886 to 365)
(from 1,886 to 365)
Grades: 9-12
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Rank: #3333.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1514
(from 2,087 to 573)
(from 2,087 to 573)
Grades: 9-12
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1513
(from 2,250 to 737)
(from 2,250 to 737)
Grades: 9-12
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Palmerton Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1513
(from 2,436 to 923)
(from 2,436 to 923)
Grades: 9-12
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
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