For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,201 students in Pottsville, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pottsville, PA are Pottsville Area High School and Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottsville, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pottsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Pottsville, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pottsville Area High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pottsville, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pottsville, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pottsville, PA include Pottsville Area High School and Gillingham Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Pottsville?
2 public high schools are located in Pottsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville?
Pottsville public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pottsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pottsville include: Gillingham Charter School vs. Pottsville Area High School, Pottsville Area High School vs. Gillingham Charter School
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