For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,201 students in Pottsville, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pottsville, PA are Pottsville Area High School and Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottsville, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pottsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Pottsville, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pottsville Area High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Pottsville, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pottsville, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pottsville, PA include Pottsville Area High School and Gillingham Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Pottsville?
2 public high schools are located in Pottsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville?
Pottsville public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pottsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pottsville include: Gillingham Charter School vs. Pottsville Area High School, Pottsville Area High School vs. Gillingham Charter School
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