Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Tamaqua Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School is 0.22, 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
#675 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #675 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 Tamaqua Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tamaqua Area Sr. High School?
680 students attend Tamaqua Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 SD School District.
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