Hamburg Area High School

Hamburg Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 Windsor St,  Hamburg, PA
Hamburg Area School District
3.7
3.5
687 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
52.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
338:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
87.1%
Hispanic
8.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 76 Students
Penn State 70 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 60 Students
Temple University 51 Students
Penn State Berks 50 Students
Alvernia University 40 Students
University of Pittsburgh 35 Students
Reading Area Community College 33 Students
Drexel University 31 Students
Susquehanna University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 54 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Biology 28 Students
Business 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Chemistry 16 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Accounting 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 166 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/28/2023
The education of this school was really good, but I do have to say some of the children and staff members aren't the best.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
some teachers are amazing, others are horrible. school doesnt do anything if you make a complaint / request.
4.0 Senior
1/1/2021
I have been attending this school district since kindergarten, and I am now a senior in high school... Hamburg is, in fact, "a great place to live in learn." They hire amazing staff, and have been very supportive towards me, and all of their students for reaching their further careers after school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
1.0 other
3/6/2017
Don't know how this review even got 3 stars. First off, whoever says that the teachers are great, didn't experience what I did in this school. They do nothing to stop bullying, in fact some of the teachers are bullies. Second, not many good classes. For example, my current school offers drivers ed a...
4.0 parent
4/4/2015
The STEM program has made a big difference in how my child approaches school. He was anxious about the transition to the high school from the middle school. He comes home exited about the projects and programs. He enjoys the other students and the teachers. I am glad to see that the school district...
5.0 student
6/17/2013
This school has the friendliest, most proffesional staff in the business. In hamburg, work comes first, then sports and music, then clubs. I can,t think of anything wrong with this district. There are countless advantages other schools don't offer and you can check them out at the website. www.hssdh...
5.0 student
2/24/2012
I LOVE this school!! I am a student and I couldn't ask for better teachers! I have so many oppertunities and have made great friends! So sastisfied! Teachers really help you, love the foreign languages, and publications is a must! Love it here!

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Hamburg Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hamburg, PA, in the Hamburg neighborhood, and is served by the Hamburg Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 687 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Hamburg Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $251,983. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hamburg Area Middle School, Tilden Elementary Center, Perry Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hamburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamburg Area High School.

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