For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 493 students in 17851, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 17851, PA is Mount Carmel Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17851 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17851, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17851 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Carmel Area High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17851, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17851, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17851, PA include Mount Carmel Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17851?
1 public high schools are located in 17851.
What is the racial composition of students in 17851?
17851 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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