Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jim Thorpe Area High School's student population of 559 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Thorpe Area High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Thorpe Area High School's ranking?
Jim Thorpe Area High School is ranked #839 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jim Thorpe Area High School often compared to?
Jim Thorpe Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehighton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jim Thorpe Area High School?
The graduation rate of Jim Thorpe Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Area High School?
559 students attend Jim Thorpe Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jim Thorpe Area High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Thorpe Area High School?
Jim Thorpe Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jim Thorpe Area High School offer ?
Jim Thorpe Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jim Thorpe Area High School part of?
Jim Thorpe Area High School is part of Jim Thorpe Area SD School District.
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