Photo: Publichall · CC BY-SA 3.0North East’s public schools outscore 62% of Pennsylvania districts
On the state reading tests, 69% of North East’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (55%). The grade covers the public school district serving North East, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North East’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 69% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,023 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is North East Middle School, then North East High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Gregory Parish School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North East’s grade
B: better than 62% of Pennsylvania school districts, #522 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores are above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North East, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in North East
North East El Sch
Grades K–5 · 589 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North East
North East El Sch
Grades K–5 · 589 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North East
North East El Sch
Grades K–5 · 589 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North East
North East El Sch
Grades K–5 · 589 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North East
North East El Sch
Grades K–5 · 589 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North East
North East El Sch
Grades K–5 · 589 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North East
North East Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 322 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North East
North East Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 322 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North East
North East Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 322 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North East
North East High School
Grades 9–12 · 521 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North East
North East High School
Grades 9–12 · 521 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North East
North East High School
Grades 9–12 · 521 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North East
North East High School
Grades 9–12 · 521 students · 10:1 students per teacher
North East’s public schools are run by North East School District, which also serves North East. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
North East vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share North East’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North East | B | North East |
Every school in North East
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North East’s schools
Are North East’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Pennsylvania: the public schools North East children attend outscore 62% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #522 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 62%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North East in?
North East School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,432 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do North East kids go to high school?
North East High School, with 521 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is North East’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in North East School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does North East spend per student?
$16,023 in North East School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North East?
Yes: St. Gregory Parish School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 89 students).
Parents talk
What North East families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North East → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.