Hazleton Area School District

The Hazleton Area School District is located in Northeast Pennsylvania and educates over 12,000 students in 11 schools. The ethnic demographic is about 50% minorities with the largest group being Hispanic/Latino and 50% White.

Pros:
*HASD kids are ...
*HASD kids are artists, musicians, writers, dancers, athletes, singers, and future business leaders.
*HASD kids go on to serve their country in all branches of the military.
*HASD kids join the workforce as technical workers in welding, plumbing, culinary, and more.
*HASD kids are brilliant in the areas of math and science and go on to be doctors, teachers, scientists, environmentalists, lawyers, and more.
*Students are very diverse and have the opportunity to learn about many cultures and languages.
Cons:
*Kids trying to find their places in the world. (Con?- No. NORMAL)
*Hazleton is a smaller community where many feel there isn't much to do.
*There is tough parking in the winter snow.
*Potholes are city landmarks.
*Some people are narrow-minded and do not see the beauty and opportunity in front of them.

BIGGEST DRAWBACK--- it can be tough for people of all ages and races to look beyond stereotypes and poor examples set by a FEW to avoid making the stereotype the norm.

Hazleton is growing and changing and there are issues that need to be addressed LIKE IN ANY CITY IN THE WORLD.

Students from the Hazleton Area School District are doing the best they can to grow up and figure out who they are like every other kid in the world.