For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,165 students in 16508, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 16508, PA are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy and Erie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16508 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16508, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16508 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16508, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Erie High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
16508, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
3503 Peach St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
3325 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 16508, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 16508, PA include Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy and Erie High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16508?
2 public high schools are located in 16508.
What is the racial composition of students in 16508?
16508 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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