For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 654 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 85% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Tamaqua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Tamaqua, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tamaqua, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Grades: K-1
| 240 students
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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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