For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,087 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Pine Grove Area High School, Blue Mountain High School and Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Schuylkill County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Schuylkill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Grove Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Gr: 8-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-north Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Technology Drive
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-south Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Gr: 7-12 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 High School Lane
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Gr: 7-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Pine Grove Area High School, Blue Mountain High School and Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Schuylkill County?
14 public high schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Schuylkill County include: Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School vs. Blue Mountain High School, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
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