Tunkhannock Area High School lies in the valley of the Endless Mountains. The school in Tunkhannock in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the sole high school operated by the Tunkhannock Area School District. Enrollment was 890 for the 2022???3 school year.
Serving 814 students in grades 8-12, Tunkhannock 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tunkhannock High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tunkhannock school district, covering approximately 297.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 20.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tunkhannock High School's student population of 814 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock High School is 0.10, 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
#1972 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
The Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunkhannock High School's ranking?
Tunkhannock High School is ranked #1972 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tunkhannock High School often compared to?
Tunkhannock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School, Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tunkhannock High School?
The graduation rate of Tunkhannock High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Tunkhannock High School?
814 students attend Tunkhannock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tunkhannock High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tunkhannock High School?
Tunkhannock High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tunkhannock High School offer ?
Tunkhannock High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tunkhannock High School part of?
Tunkhannock High School is part of Tunkhannock Area School District.
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