Serving 441 students in grades 9-12, Tulpehocken 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 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tulpehocken JSHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district, located in Bernville, PA, and spans approximately 101.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tulpehocken Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tulpehocken Area High School's student population of 441 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
EXPECT. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE.
School Rankings
Tulpehocken 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 Tulpehocken Area High School is 0.38, 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
#1392 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tulpehocken Area High School's ranking?
Tulpehocken Area High School is ranked #1392 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tulpehocken Area High School often compared to?
Tulpehocken Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muhlenberg Jr High School, Schuylkill Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tulpehocken Area High School?
The graduation rate of Tulpehocken Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Tulpehocken Area High School?
441 students attend Tulpehocken Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tulpehocken Area High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tulpehocken Area High School?
Tulpehocken Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tulpehocken Area High School offer ?
Tulpehocken Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tulpehocken Area High School part of?
Tulpehocken Area High School is part of Tulpehocken Area School District.
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