For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 681 students in 17866, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 17866, PA is Shamokin Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17866 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17866, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17866 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shamokin 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17866, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shamokin Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Northumberland County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
17866, Pennsylvania 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Gr: 7-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17866, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17866, PA include Shamokin Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17866?
2 public high schools are located in 17866.
What is the racial composition of students in 17866?
17866 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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