For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,132 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17602, PA are Mccaskey Campus, Phoenix Academy and La Academia Partnership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17602 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccaskey Campus, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17602, PA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccaskey Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 9-12 | 2,642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17602, Pennsylvania 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17602, PA include Mccaskey Campus, Phoenix Academy and La Academia Partnership Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 17602?
3 public high schools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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