Jim Thorpe Area High School

Jim Thorpe Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Olympian Way,  Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe Area School District
3.5
3.0
529 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
23
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
88.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
75.4%
Hispanic
12.9%
Black
6.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
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.
Penn State 111 Students
Temple University 87 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 83 Students
Wilkes University 73 Students
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 73 Students
University of Pittsburgh 68 Students
Lehigh Carbon Community College 56 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 54 Students
University of Pennsylvania 46 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 62 Students
Business 54 Students
Biology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Accounting 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 125 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/1/2020
I enjoyed my 4 years at JTASD. The curriculum really prepares students for furthering their education.
5.0 Alum
7/23/2019
Jim Thorpe always challenged us to better. This is the school I want to have my own kids going to. They always wants us to better ourselves.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2019
I liked the teachers, the administration, the atmosphere, the students, and the entire experience I had while. I attended the school. They offered a wide variety of clubs and activities and sports for kids to participate in. It was a great experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/19/2024
I had one child attend and graduate from Jim Thorpe School district from K-12. My youngest started in Kindergarten and going into 9th grade this year. I have never had any issues with the education programs, teachers, or facility. The teachers genuinely care about their students and go above and bey...
2.0 parent
6/6/2019
I stayed in this school district less than 6 months and moved because of the school district.They have a horrible system in place for children with an IEP. The school is very militant and not very warm.
1.0 student
9/8/2015
Guidance does not schedule you in classes that are graduation requirements the first time around. If you want a good class you must actually know or be relatives or friends with them. The dress code applies only to normal kids does not apply to athletes or favorite students. The lunches are not fres...
1.0 student
5/2/2014
As someone who attended the Jim Thorpe Area School District since I moved here in grade 4, I have to say that through the years, this district has been slowly deteriorating and it's very sad to see. My very first year in the high school (2008-2009) was fantastic. I truly enjoyed going to school ever...

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Jim Thorpe Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jim Thorpe, PA, in the Jim Thorpe neighborhood, and is served by the Jim Thorpe Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 529 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Jim Thorpe 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 3.62, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $246,730. Discover additional schools in the area, like L B Morris El School, and more. Learn more about what Jim Thorpe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jim Thorpe Area High School.

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