PAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Northwest Area HS — School Profile & District Info

High|Shickshinny, Pennsylvania|Northwest Area SD

Shickshinny, PA 18655

School Profile

Grades
7–12
Enrollment
420
Student:Teacher
11.1:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
47.1%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
6 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
10 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1
Better than average in PA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$20,504
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 57%Local 38%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$221,222
+3.3% YoY
Scranton, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

406
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Area HS

Northwest Area HS has a total enrollment of 420 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Shickshinny, PA.

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