Abington Heights HS

1,115 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abington Heights High School, located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Abington Heights School District. Situated in a suburban community just north of Scranton, the school is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and its emphasis on college and career readiness. The high school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and technical education opportunities designed to meet the diverse interests and future goals of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Abington Heights is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs and an active extracurricular culture. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in arts, service organizations, and leadership clubs, helping to build a strong sense of school spirit. With a focus on both scholastic excellence and holistic development, Abington Heights High School remains a pillar of the local community, consistently preparing its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.

1,115

Total Students

73.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abington Heights HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	938
Hispanic	64
Black	25
Asian	64
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
938 (84.1%)
Hispanic
64 (5.7%)
Asian
64 (5.7%)
Black
25 (2.2%)
Two or More
21 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abington Heights SD
Phone:	(570)585-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 276

Grade 10 268

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 268