For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 956 students in 18706, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 18706, PA is Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 18706 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18706, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18706 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover Area Jr. Sr. 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18706, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 956 students
18706, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 18706, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 18706, PA include Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 18706?
1 public high schools are located in 18706.
What is the racial composition of students in 18706?
18706 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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