Public high schools in Pennsylvania achieve an average science proficiency of 44% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Pennsylvania is Masterman Julia R Sec School and Downingtown Stem Academy, each with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 69.5%
95%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 76%
Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Downingtown Stem Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 6-12
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Seneca High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 30-34%)
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
21 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 5-12
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-12
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Rank: #88.
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Rank: #99.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Rank: #1010.
Central Bucks High School-east
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 10-12
2804 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6-12
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Rank: #1515.
State College Area High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 8-12
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jenkintown Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 7-12
West And Highlands Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
North Hills High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-12
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Harbor Creek Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Lewisburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 7-12
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Central Bucks High School-south
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 10-12
1100 Folly Road
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-3000
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-3000
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Central Bucks High School-west
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 10-12
375 W Court St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-2500
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-2500
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Avon Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: K-12
110 East State St
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
350 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6001
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6001
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Holicong Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-9
2900 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Lower Moreland High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 9-12
545 Red Lion Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 938-0220
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 938-0220
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Pennbrook Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-9
1201 East Walnut Street
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-12
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-12
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
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What is the Pennsylvania average public high schools science proficiency?
The Pennsylvania average public high schools science proficiency is 44%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Pennsylvania?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Pennsylvania include Downingtown Stem Academy, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12.