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Hazleton Area HS

1601 W 23rd St, Hazle Township, PA 18202Hazleton Area SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
3,795
Students
Total enrolled
78%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 10% vs nat'l
$18,138
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 26% vs nat'l
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 3,795 students in grades 09–12 in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania.
26% above average funding
District spends $18,138 per pupil, 26% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hazleton Area HS is a very large high in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, serving grades 09–12 with 3,795 students. The district invests $18,138 per student — 26% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 78% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Hazleton Area HS

3,795
Total Students
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
198
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,986 male · 1,809 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 3,143 students
Student Composition
34%
63%
Asian1%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino63%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421170000026

Academic Outcomes at Hazleton Area HS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
78
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
78%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 18202

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,138Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,138
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,981
Student Support$3,446
Administration$2,177
Operations$2,721
Other$1,814
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,138 spent per student, an estimated $8,035 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
38%
State government
44.4%
Local (property tax)
38.2%
Federal programs
17.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,138/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Heights Terrace El/MSFreeland El/MSWest Hazleton El/MSValley El/MS
+4 more
↓
Middle
Maple Manor El/MSHazleton El/MS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLuzerne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHazleton Area SD →
Phone: (570)459-3221
NCES ID: 421170000026
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hazle Township seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hazleton Area SD
Elem
Heights Terrace El/MS
1,138 students · KG–08
● 54 opp100% FRL
Mid
Maple Manor El/MS
999 students · 03–08
● 43 opp100% FRL
Elem
Freeland El/MS
951 students · KG–08
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
West Hazleton El/MS
949 students · KG–08
● 43 opp100% FRL
Elem
Valley El/MS
911 students · KG–08
● 45 opp100% FRL
Mid
Hazleton El/MS
879 students · 03–08
● 54 opp100% FRL
Elem
McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS
839 students · KG–08
● 50 opp100% FRL
Elem
Drums El/MS
784 students · KG–08
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1601 W 23rd St, Hazle Township, PA 18202
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.