Palmerton Area High School

Palmerton Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3525 Fireline Rd,  Palmerton, PA
Palmerton Area School District
3.5
3.0
504 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
15.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
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
232:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
White
89.2%
Hispanic
8.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
<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 83 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 53 Students
Lehigh Carbon Community College 40 Students
Temple University 38 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 37 Students
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 35 Students
Moravian University 33 Students
University of Pittsburgh 32 Students
Wilkes University 30 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 30 Students
Biology 30 Students
Business 26 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Accounting 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 78 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/30/2020
Palmerton is a great place to go to school. It is a very nice small town with a great community. The school has many ways to get involved and they have a great faculty and student body. I wouldn't have wanted to go to school anywhere else!
5.0 Alum
5/31/2019
I attended Palmerton my whole life. Elementary through high school graduation. I made so many life long friends, I made memories that will last forever. I was involved in the drama club and I really found my passion for theatre there. I love performing and learning about music and art. Palmerton provided a safe environment for me to do so.
1.0 Senior
12/1/2018
School-board is a joke. Scot Engler is definitely doing an inside job as of 2017-2019 with the lawsuit against Husar If it wasn't for the money Scot Engler wouldnt've gotten his contract renewed. The teachers "NEED" more money even though 60K a year isn't enough for them. I wish I had more choices for high school. I definitely would not have picked this school of course
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/3/2014
The elementary school was decent a few years ago but has drastically gone down hill. I pay the same taxes as people in other school districts south of Palmerton but get so much less. There are a few good and dedicated teachers. However there are also many problmes that need to be addressed rather th...
2.0 parent
4/17/2014
Average school, but more concerned with taxing the community to fund their buying properties & upgrading sports fields. The taxes raise while test scores fall.
5.0 student
11/6/2007

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Palmerton Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palmerton, PA, in the Lower Towamensing neighborhood, and is served by the Palmerton Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 504 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Palmerton Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $236,902. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lighthouse Baptist School, Innovative Arts Academy, Triumphant Living Heritage, and more. Learn more about what Palmerton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmerton Area High School.

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