For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 613 students in Tamaqua, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Tamaqua, PA is Tamaqua Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tamaqua, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Tamaqua have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Tamaqua, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tamaqua, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Gr: K-1 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tamaqua, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tamaqua, PA include Tamaqua Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tamaqua?
1 public high schools are located in Tamaqua.
What is the racial composition of students in Tamaqua?
Tamaqua public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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