Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jim Thorpe Area HS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Jim Thorpe school district, encompassing approximately 116.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Jim Thorpe Area High School's student population of 490 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Thorpe Area High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1588 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
74%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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 #1588 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Weatherly Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Jim Thorpe Area High School?
The graduation rate of Jim Thorpe Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Area High School?
490 students attend Jim Thorpe Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jim Thorpe Area High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jim Thorpe Area High School part of?
Jim Thorpe Area High School is part of Jim Thorpe Area School District.
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