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Hazleton Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
11
Schools
12,187
Students
$18,138
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
94.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+42pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hazleton Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 12,187 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,138 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arthur Street El SchKG–02449
Drums El/MSKG–08784
Freeland El/MSKG–08951
Hazle Township Early Learning CenterPK–02493
Heights Terrace El/MSKG–081,138
McAdoo-Kelayres El/MSKG–08839
Valley El/MSKG–08911
West Hazleton El/MSKG–08949
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hazleton El/MS03–08879
Maple Manor El/MS03–08999
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hazleton Area HS09–123,795
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,138+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
38%
State
44.4%
Local (property tax)
38.2%
Federal
17.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
12,187
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,138 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hazleton Area SD?
Hazleton Area SD has 11 public schools, serving a total of 12,187 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hazleton Area SD?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hazleton Area SD spend per student?
Hazleton Area SD spends $18,138 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hazleton Area SD?
95% of students in Hazleton Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hazleton Area SD?
No, Hazleton Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hazleton Area SD serve?
Hazleton Area SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hazleton Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hazleton Area SD is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.