Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Hamburg Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamburg Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hamburg Area High School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamburg Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamburg Area High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamburg Area High School's ranking?
Hamburg Area High School is ranked #1011 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hamburg Area High School often compared to?
Hamburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Hamburg Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hamburg Area High School?
714 students attend Hamburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hamburg Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamburg Area High School?
Hamburg Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamburg Area High School offer ?
Hamburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hamburg Area High School part of?
Hamburg Area High School is part of Hamburg Area School District.
School Reviews
2 7/17/2015
I am going into 11th grade i have a disability and i just got transferred out of Hamburg into a cyberschool because the bullying is really bad there and most of the teachers are not understanding of disabilities and one of the teachers emailed my mom to ask how i was doing in my new school she told them i was doing fine and they never replied back. If anyone would have the oppertunity to either go to Hamburg or go to their cyberschool i would choose the cyberschool. Also they have no IEP's or electives for their cyberschool i was told they do this because they dont want students to go to their cyberschool they want them to go to the public school and they will eventually get in trouble for this. After my K-10 experience at hamburg school district i would say that i hated it and i am glad i'm out of it. Hope this helps.
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