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Tamaqua Area Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
500 Penn St,
Tamaqua, PA
Tamaqua Area School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B
B-
C+
B+
C+
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
47.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
340:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
83.9%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
2.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State
69 Students
Lehigh Carbon Community College
55 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
53 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
45 Students
University of Pittsburgh
41 Students
University of Scranton
34 Students
Misericordia University
32 Students
Temple University
30 Students
Wilkes University
28 Students
University of Pennsylvania
21 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
33 Students
Biology
32 Students
Psychology
25 Students
Business
18 Students
Mechanical Engineering
17 Students
Computer Science
14 Students
Chemistry
11 Students
Marketing
10 Students
Engineering
9 Students
Education
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/2/2024
Tamaqua High School has many great opportunities for students and many great clubs and organizations. Students feel involved here and the teachers are great. I think the students would enjoy the dress code of Tamaqua High School being taken away. Tamaqua is a great school for the area it is located and organizes fun activities to keep students involved.
7/28/2016
Throughout the last 3 years, this school has brought me closest to my very best friends. I have learned so much more than i ever thought I could and I have made great relationships with the teachers in which they help whenever I need.
7/21/2016
The bullying level is minimal at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/11/2024
One of my son is in Tamaqua Highschool, he was strugling, because we just moved to Tamaqua. i talk to teachers, principle, and guidance counselor, they all were very supportive and willing to help and guide my son. Now, my son is comfertable with his class and gets A+ and A and most of his class. I...
4/26/2021
The teachers all try their best with the students in the area. The students are friendly and outgoing there aren't really "cliques" the drama club has the best performances in the area and Tamaqua hosts the areas largest band. My main Gripe is with the school board and the policies in place to distr...
3/2/2017
Tamaqua High School is a school very concerned about academics and bullying. However, no matter what, bad grades and bullying are part of every school. Kids are punished time and time again because if teachers who don't know how to do their job, and their bosses never do anything about it. Either wa...
11/7/2015
Great academics and prepared me well for my future. I loved my time there. Anyone that scores it low are usually the problem work today's society.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$50K - $524K
Homes For Sale
29
Average Home Value
$120,788
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Average Household Income
$66,117
% of College Grads
15.9%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,681 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Tamaqua Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tamaqua, PA, in the Tamaqua neighborhood, and is served by the Tamaqua Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 654 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Tamaqua Area Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $120,788. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tamaqua Area Middle School, Tamaqua Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Tamaqua has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tamaqua Area Senior High School.