For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,461 students in 15068, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 15068, PA are Burrell High School, Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center and Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 15068 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 15068, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 15068 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burrell 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15068, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burrell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
15068, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 15068, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 15068, PA include Burrell High School, Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center and Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 15068?
3 public high schools are located in 15068.
What is the racial composition of students in 15068?
15068 public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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