Pottsville Area HS

16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901

898 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pottsville Area High School, located at 16th Street and Elk Avenue in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pottsville Area School District. Known for its strong sense of community tradition, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core coursework with a variety of elective opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through its robust extracurricular programming. Pottsville Area High School is well-regarded for its spirited athletic programs—notably its storied football tradition—as well as its involvement in music, arts, and various student-led organizations. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and community engagement, the school plays a pivotal role in shaping the development of students within the Schuylkill County region.

898

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pottsville Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	724
Hispanic	84
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
724 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
84 (9.4 %)
Black
59 (6.6 %)
Two or More
23 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pottsville Area SD
Phone:	(570)621-2960
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 251

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 203