B+
Tamaqua Area SHS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
500 Penn St, Tamaqua, PA 18252 · (570) 668-1901 · Part of Tamaqua Area School District
Students
613
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Tamaqua Area SHS
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 12.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 55%
Location
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500 Penn St, Tamaqua
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9134
Grade 10146
Grade 11174
Grade 12159
Enrollment over time
700’20
680’21
691’22
654’23
613’24
Down 12.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 79%Hispanic 17%Black 3%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.