Is North East High School a good school?

North East High School ranks 199 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North East High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended North East High School.

What is the racial makeup of North East High School?

Students at North East High School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools feed into North East High School?

North East High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Earle C. Davis Primary Elementary : North East Intermediate Elementary Middle : North East Middle School

North East High School

Summary:

North East High School is a public high school serving 526 students in grades 9-12 in North East, Pennsylvania, which is part of the highly-ranked North East School District.

North East High School is a standout institution, consistently performing well above state averages on Keystone Exams, with 60.2% proficiency in Algebra I, 55.3% in Biology, and 66.7% in Literature. The school maintains a strong 87.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate. Despite serving a significant population of low socioeconomic status students, with 35.36% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, North East High School has been able to support its diverse student body and deliver exceptional academic outcomes. In comparison, McDowell High School, located 19.44 miles away, has lower proficiency rates and a higher percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients.

North East High School's commitment to supporting all students, including those with disabilities, is particularly noteworthy. The school ranks 61 out of 513 Pennsylvania high schools in serving its population of disabled students, demonstrating its ability to cater to the unique needs of its diverse learners. With a high per-student spending of $15,953 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7, North East High School is well-equipped to provide its students with the resources and attention they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428-1905

(814) 725-8671

District: North East School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,953

Feeder schools for North East High School:

Elementary:	Earle C. Davis Primary
	North East Intermediate Elementary
Middle:	North East Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North East High School ranks better than 71% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North East High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North East High School is 8. (See more...)

Compare North East High School employs 67.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North East High School is $15,953.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North East High School 199^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See North East High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

North East School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North East School District 82^nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North East High School

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Rank History for all students at North East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	70.52	167^th	583	71.4%
2004	76.99	133^rd	590	77.5%
2005	51.93	348^th	593	41.3%
2006	64.99	231^st	604	61.8%
2007	57.93	318^th	615	48.3%
2008	66.92	212^th	621	65.9%
2009	41.65	460^th	632	27.2%
2010	70.98	176^th	649	72.9%
2011	77.43	101^st	660	84.7%
2012	70.88	198^th	664	70.2%
2013	62.31	236^th	591	60.1%
2014	81.36	70^th	580	87.9%
2015	84.05	65^th	680	90.4%
2016	77.65	123^rd	677	81.8%
2017	81.00	97^th	663	85.4%
2018	79.48	115^th	673	82.9%
2019	74.34	185^th	693	73.3%
2021	94.87	1^st	537	99.8%
2023	73.05	179^th	674	73.4%
2024	70.97	199^th	686	71.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.49	169^th	652	74.1%
2024	79.48	113^th	664	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at North East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.02	209^th	665	68.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.51	61^st	513	88.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.00	186^th	662	71.9%

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Rank History for White students at North East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.87	66^th	577	88.6%
2024	63.96	204^th	595	65.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North East High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	749	3	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	759
1989	762	3	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
1990	767	2	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
1991	771	0	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1992	802	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	809
1993	681	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	685
1994	700	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
1995	721	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1996	721	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1997	766	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	774
1998	788	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	800
1999	770	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2000	740	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
2001	736	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
2002	664	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
2003	664	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
2004	655	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
2005	650	4	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	660
2006	657	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
2007	644	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2008	649	4	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2009	644	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	654
2010	608	4	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2011	531	6	4	15	1	1	25	0	583
2012	493	4	3	20	1	1	26	0	548
2013	458	2	3	19	1	1	20	0	504
2014	440	3	2	18	1	1	13	0	478
2015	448	1	1	21	0	1	13	0	485
2016	471	2	1	15	1	0	9	0	499
2017	472	3	1	13	1	0	11	0	501
2018	489	4	2	13	1	0	8	0	517
2019	485	3	2	16	2	0	11	0	519
2020	457	1	4	13	1	0	15	0	491
2021	468	3	5	15	1	0	13	0	505
2022	462	5	3	16	2	0	12	0	500
2023	475	8	4	16	1	0	22	0	526
2024	496	9	2	17	1	0	18	0	543

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North East High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	759	41.0	18.5	n/a
1989	773	41.0	18.8	n/a
1990	779	45.0	17.3	0
1991	781	45.0	17.3	n/a
1992	809	46.0	17.5	n/a
1993	685	32.0	21.4	n/a
1994	704	31.3	22.5	n/a
1995	728	36.0	20.2	n/a
1996	728	36.0	20.2	n/a
1997	774	37.0	20.9	n/a
1998	800	38.0	21.1	n/a
1999	779	38.0	20.5	n/a
2000	748	36.5	20.5	19.1
2001	741	35.5	20.9	18.1
2002	670	37.7	17.8	18.4
2003	670	37.7	17.8	18.4
2004	661	36.5	18.1	23
2005	660	38.1	17.3	18.6
2006	666	38.2	17.4	29
2007	655	39.2	16.7	27.8
2008	661	40.6	16.3	33.1
2009	654	42.0	15.5	28.3
2010	623	41.5	14.9	33.9
2011	583	39.4	14.7	32.4
2012	548	36.4	15.0	31
2013	504	34.9	14.4	35.3
2014	478	35.3	13.5	42.1
2015	485	35.0	13.8	41.4
2016	499	35.0	14.2	47.9
2017	501	36.4	13.7	38.9
2018	517	35.9	14.3	40.4
2019	519	36.4	14.2	37
2020	491	36.4	13.4	32
2021	505	36.7	13.7	34.1
2022	500	37.2	13.4	32.8
2023	526	38.2	13.7	35.4
2024	543	67.4	8.0	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North East High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	759	41.0	18.5	n/a
1989	773	41.0	18.8	n/a
1990	779	45.0	17.3	0
1991	781	45.0	17.3	n/a
1992	809	46.0	17.5	n/a
1993	685	32.0	21.4	n/a
1994	704	31.3	22.5	n/a
1995	728	36.0	20.2	n/a
1996	728	36.0	20.2	n/a
1997	774	37.0	20.9	n/a
1998	800	38.0	21.1	n/a
1999	779	38.0	20.5	n/a
2000	748	36.5	20.5	19.1
2001	741	35.5	20.9	18.1
2002	670	37.7	17.8	18.4
2003	670	37.7	17.8	18.4
2004	661	36.5	18.1	23
2005	660	38.1	17.3	18.6
2006	666	38.2	17.4	29
2007	655	39.2	16.7	27.8
2008	661	40.6	16.3	33.1
2009	654	42.0	15.5	28.3
2010	623	41.5	14.9	33.9
2011	583	39.4	14.7	32.4
2012	548	36.4	15.0	31
2013	504	34.9	14.4	35.3
2014	478	35.3	13.5	42.1
2015	485	35.0	13.8	41.4
2016	499	35.0	14.2	47.9
2017	501	36.4	13.7	38.9
2018	517	35.9	14.3	40.4
2019	519	36.4	14.2	37
2020	491	36.4	13.4	32
2021	505	36.7	13.7	34.1
2022	500	37.2	13.4	32.8
2023	526	38.2	13.7	35.4
2024	543	67.4	8.0	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North East High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$230 (1.6%)	$14,356 (98.4%)	$14,586
2020	$241 (1.6%)	$15,050 (98.4%)	$15,291
2021	$613 (4.1%)	$14,350 (95.9%)	$14,963
2022	$788 (4.9%)	$15,165 (95.1%)	$15,953

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North East High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 179^th of 674 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (North East High School)	83.2	80.3	2.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (North East High School)	68.1	14.2	53.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (North East High School)	79.7	56.3	23.4%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	526	1.3%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	16	16
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	485	475	2.1%
Two or More Races	11	22	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	35.4%	1.6%

Schools Near North East High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North East High School	Public	9-12	1901 Freeport Rd	North East	16428	Erie County	North East School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 725-8671	543	67	8.0	52.9%	496 (91.3%)	9 (1.7%)	17 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	71	199^th of 686 public high schools	71.0%		73.1	179^th of 674 public high schools	73.4%	20	60.2	55.3	66.7											$15,953	$788	$15,165
Harbor Creek Senior High School	Public	9-12	6375 Buffalo Rd	Harborcreek	16421	Erie County	Harbor Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 897-2100	682	44	15.5	43.4%	617 (90.5%)	14 (2.1%)	25 (3.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	80.4	110^th of 686 public high schools	84.0%		72.8	182^nd of 674 public high schools	73.0%	72	60.3	67.4	72.3											$16,961	$440	$16,520
Iroquois Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4301 Main Street	Erie	16511	Erie County	Iroquois School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 899-7643	547	39	14.0	100.2%	458 (83.7%)	22 (4.0%)	22 (4.0%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	67.5	227^th of 686 public high schools	66.9%		77	137^th of 674 public high schools	79.7%	90	40.3	64.5	70.5		20.6	33.8	27.0	53.1	53.1		44.8	50.0	47.3	$20,152	$1,228	$18,924
Seneca High School	Public	9-12	10770 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16442	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 824-3400	388	38	10.1	50.5%	363 (93.6%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	84.3	87^th of 686 public high schools	87.3%					(n/a)	68.6	57.3	86.8											$18,518	$1,961	$16,557
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	2825 State St	Erie	16508	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	Yes	No	No	(814) 874-6300	748	54	13.8	99.6%	431 (57.6%)	151 (20.2%)	69 (9.2%)	48 (6.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.1%)	92.2	39^th of 686 public high schools	94.3%		84.9	81^st of 674 public high schools	88.0%	42	66.2	78.2	88.6											$14,516	$3,367	$11,149
Perseus House Charter School of Excellence	Public, Charter	6-12	1511 Peach Street	Erie	16501	Erie County	Perseus House Charter School of Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 480-5914	601	37	16.1	81.5%	145 (24.1%)	241 (40.1%)	130 (21.6%)	44 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	2.1	675^th of 686 public high schools	1.6%		2.9	670^th of 674 public high schools	0.6%	5	1.8	3.8	12.3	7.4	0.0	4.9	3.1	26.9	26.9	22.2	6.8	12.2	11.8	$17,530	$3,772	$13,758
Erie High School	Public	9-12	3325 Cherry St	Erie	16508	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 874-6200	2,417	179	13.5	100.0%	838 (34.7%)	1,048 (43.4%)	332 (13.7%)	96 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (4.1%)	3.1	663^rd of 686 public high schools	3.4%		6.3	622^nd of 674 public high schools	7.7%	41	4.2	9.2	13.1											$10,225	$3,104	$7,121
Erie County Technical School	Public	9-12	8500 Oliver Road	Erie	16509	Erie County	Erie County Technical School	No	No	No	No	(814) 464-8600	3	20	.1		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
McDowell High School	Public	9-12	3580 West 38th St	Erie	16506	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 835-5403	2,161	140	15.4	48.2%	1,755 (81.2%)	72 (3.3%)	101 (4.7%)	95 (4.4%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (6.1%)	78.2	129^th of 686 public high schools	81.2%		77.1	136^th of 674 public high schools	79.8%	7	63.9	63.2	69.6											$14,805	$1,008	$13,797

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