For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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 Public Schools (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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