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Palmerton Area High School

Palmerton Area SD · Carbon County · 3525 Fireline Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071.0

(610)826-3155

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8/10
#186
Rank 186 out of 625
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #175 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #210 · 67th percentile
Science7/10 · #206 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Blue Mountain region of Carbon County, Palmerton Area High School offers a solid, well-rounded education in a tight-knit small-town setting where students tend to know their teachers by name. The school performs comfortably above average across English, math, and science, making it a reliable choice for families who want strong academics without the pressure of a hyper-competitive suburban environment. Palmerton itself has a quiet, outdoorsy charm — surrounded by state forests and hiking trails — that appeals to families who value community roots and a slower pace of life alongside a quality education.

Student Demographics

117 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
101 (86%)
Hispanic
11 (9%)
Multiple Races
4 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged37 (32%)
Students with Disabilities9 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

486
Enrollment
40.5
Teachers (FTE)
12:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

5
AP Courses
offered
8.1%
AP Participation
of students
39
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #329 · 51st percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found