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Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Tamaqua Area SD · Schuylkill County · 500 Penn St, Tamaqua, PA 18252.0

(570)668-1901

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5/10
#327
Rank 327 out of 625
Top 52%
English Language Arts5/10 · #340 · 46th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #257 · 59th percentile
Science4/10 · #418 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tamaqua Area Senior High School sits in the heart of the Schuylkill County coal region, a tight-knit borough where Friday night football and community pride run deep. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, and it tends to draw families who value small-town roots and a close connection between school and community. If you're drawn to a place where teachers know your kid by name and the surrounding mountains offer a quieter pace of life, Tamaqua has a lot to offer.

Student Demographics

154 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
126 (82%)
Hispanic
20 (13%)
African American
5 (3%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (45%)
Students with Disabilities30 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

614
Enrollment
41.1
Teachers (FTE)
15:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

89.2%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.

9
AP Courses
offered
16.1%
AP Participation
of students
111
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 · #324 · 51st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found