In 2015 and 2016, Shamokin Area High School was unrecognized by "U.S. News & World Report"s nationwide high school ranking. In 2014, Shamokin Area High School was recognized by "U.S. News & World Report" as a bronze-level high school in a nationwide school ranking. Among Pennsylvania high schools (traditional, charter and private) 56 achieved gold or silver medals. Another 103 high schools achieved bronze rating out of 698 Pennsylvania high schools reviewed. The school was also ranked bronze level in 2012 and 2013.