Summary:
The 17801 zip code is home to a single public high school, Shikellamy High School, which serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 896 students. While the school has a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate, it faces challenges with a high poverty level, as indicated by 100.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Shikellamy High School's academic performance is mixed, with strong proficiency in Biology but underperforming the state average in Algebra I.
Despite spending $16,505 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, Shikellamy High School's statewide ranking has declined from 238 out of 681 schools in 2024-2025 to 449 out of 674 schools in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and focus on improving overall academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics.
Overall, the data highlights the unique challenges faced by Shikellamy School District in serving a high-poverty student population. While the district is investing heavily in its lone high school, the academic performance remains mixed, with room for improvement in key subject areas. Addressing these disparities and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education should be a top priority for the district.
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