For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 549 students in 16242, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 16242, PA is Redbank Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 16242 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16242, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 16242 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redbank Valley High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16242, PA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redbank Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
Gr: 6-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
16242, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Pheasant Farm Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
600 Vine St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16242, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16242, PA include Redbank Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16242?
1 public high schools are located in 16242.
What is the racial composition of students in 16242?
16242 public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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