Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Tamaqua Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School's student population of 691 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tamaqua Area Sr. 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 Tamaqua Area Sr. High School is 0.28, 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
#933 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamaqua Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School is ranked #933 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tamaqua Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Tamaqua Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsville Area High School, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tamaqua Area Sr. High School?
691 students attend Tamaqua Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School?
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tamaqua Area Sr. High School offer ?
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tamaqua Area Sr. High School part of?
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School is part of Tamaqua Area School District.
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