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Blue Mountain High School

1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Blue Mountain High School is a rural public high school in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. The school, which was built in 1957, was renovated from 1999 to 2001. It is part of the Blue Mountain School District.
Serving 815 students in grades 9-12, Blue Mountain High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Blue Mountain High School's student population of 815 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1957

School Rankings

Blue Mountain High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1110 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
38%
60-64%
55%
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Mountain High School's ranking?
Blue Mountain High School is ranked #1110 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Mountain High School often compared to?
Blue Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School, Pottsville Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain High School?
815 students attend Blue Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blue Mountain High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain High School?
Blue Mountain High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain High School offer ?
Blue Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Mountain High School part of?
Blue Mountain High School is part of Blue Mountain School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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