Best Jim Thorpe Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 920 students in Jim Thorpe, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jim Thorpe, PA are Jim Thorpe Area High School and Carbon Career & Technical Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Thorpe, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jim Thorpe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Jim Thorpe, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Career & Technical Institute, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jim Thorpe, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Center Ave
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Gr: 7 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jim Thorpe, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jim Thorpe, PA include Jim Thorpe Area High School and Carbon Career & Technical Institute.
How many public high schools are located in Jim Thorpe?
2 public high schools are located in Jim Thorpe.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Thorpe?
Jim Thorpe public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jim Thorpe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jim Thorpe include: Carbon Career & Technical Institute vs. Jim Thorpe Area High School

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