Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Summary:

Tamaqua Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 691. The school is part of the Tamaqua Area School District, which is ranked 345 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tamaqua Area Senior High School has a mixed performance profile, with strengths in certain academic areas and challenges in others. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a high of 73 out of 634 schools (4-star rating) in 2021-2022 to a low of 437 out of 693 schools (2-star rating) in 2018-2019. While the school performs better for female students compared to male students, it struggles with Hispanic and disabled student groups, both of which are rated 1 star out of 5. Tamaqua Area Senior High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 90.9% in recent years, and a low dropout rate of 1.6% to 2.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, Pottsville Area High School and Weatherly Area High School, Tamaqua Area Senior High School generally performs better. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Blue Mountain High School, which is ranked 183 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 36.14% to 50.51% in recent years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to its challenges, particularly with subgroups like Hispanic and disabled students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 Penn St
       Tamaqua, PA  18252-0090


(570) 668-1901

District: Tamaqua Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,456 Help


Feeder schools for Tamaqua Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Tamaqua Elementary School
    West Penn Township Elementary School
Middle:    Tamaqua Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  654

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
13.3%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tamaqua Area Senior High School ranks better than 54.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (13.3%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Senior High School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tamaqua Area Senior High School is $13,456.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tamaqua Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tamaqua Area Senior High School 313th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Tamaqua Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Tamaqua Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tamaqua Area School District 345th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tamaqua Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.86 199th 583 65.9%
2004 59.28 270th 590 54.2%
2005 64.52 230th 593 61.2%
2006 55.80 327th 604 45.9%
2007 56.75 330th 615 46.3%
2008 38.56 471st 621 24.2%
2009 69.64 194th 632 69.3%
2010 52.92 366th 649 43.6%
2011 55.57 361st 660 45.3%
2012 57.20 348th 664 47.6%
2013 47.66 378th 591 36.0%
2014 51.72 338th 580 41.7%
2015 66.22 269th 680 60.4%
2016 65.55 295th 677 56.4%
2017 48.60 423rd 663 36.2%
2018 61.31 343rd 673 49.0%
2019 49.06 437th 693 36.9%
2021 53.38 318th 537 40.8%
2022 84.07 73rd 634 88.5%
2023 47.38 399th 674 40.8%
2024 58.40 313th 686 54.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.14 356th 652 45.4%
2024 40.74 410th 664 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.57 297th 665 55.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.42 311th 502 38.0%
2024 26.11 385th 513 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.08 321st 662 51.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.07 200th 274 27.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.26 414th 577 28.2%
2024 50.63 303rd 595 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Tamaqua Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 824 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1989 789 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1990 706 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1991 680 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1992 682 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 728 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1994 659 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1995 667 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1996 667 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1997 688 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 704 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 684 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 671 7 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 651 6 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 684 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2003 684 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2004 709 5 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2005 690 3 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2006 695 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 717 5 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2008 640 9 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 644 5 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2010 642 5 5 8 0 n/a n/a 1 661
2011 636 2 0 19 0 0 2 0 659
2012 639 4 1 21 0 0 5 0 670
2013 635 5 1 18 0 1 2 0 662
2014 611 4 0 18 0 1 5 0 639
2015 637 4 0 25 0 0 7 0 673
2016 610 9 2 26 0 0 4 0 651
2017 603 14 1 24 0 0 1 0 643
2018 612 15 4 23 0 0 8 0 662
2019 592 13 5 41 0 0 7 0 658
2020 623 8 6 41 0 0 12 0 690
2021 628 7 4 57 0 0 4 0 700
2022 602 7 1 65 0 0 5 0 680
2023 580 17 2 85 0 1 6 0 691
2024 538 20 3 87 0 1 5 0 654

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tamaqua Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 824 54.0 15.2 n/a
1989 789 52.0 15.1 n/a
1990 708 52.6 13.4 0
1991 683 50.6 13.4 n/a
1992 686 50.6 13.5 n/a
1993 729 42.5 17.2 n/a
1994 661 42.0 15.7 n/a
1995 672 37.5 17.9 n/a
1996 672 37.5 17.9 n/a
1997 693 38.0 18.2 n/a
1998 716 40.0 17.9 n/a
1999 695 40.0 17.4 n/a
2000 697 38.0 18.3 17.4
2001 670 40.0 16.8 14.8
2002 700 40.0 17.5 19.7
2003 700 40.0 17.5 19.7
2004 731 41.3 17.7 14.8
2005 710 40.4 17.6 19.4
2006 706 48.9 14.4 21.2
2007 735 48.3 15.2 20.7
2008 665 38.0 17.5 19.8
2009 669 37.3 17.9 22.3
2010 661 35.1 18.8 23.9
2011 659 36.7 17.9 28.1
2012 670 45.0 14.8 25.2
2013 662 44.7 14.8 29.5
2014 639 45.2 14.1 33.8
2015 673 47.0 14.3 31.8
2016 651 47.0 13.8 34.6
2017 643 47.5 13.5 37.8
2018 662 43.7 15.1 45
2019 658 43.4 15.1 44.2
2020 690 41.4 16.6 21.6
2021 700 42.2 16.5 36.1
2022 680 42.4 16.0 43.1
2023 691 43.9 15.7 50.5
2024 654 44.9 14.5 53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tamaqua Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 824 54.0 15.2 n/a
1989 789 52.0 15.1 n/a
1990 708 52.6 13.4 0
1991 683 50.6 13.4 n/a
1992 686 50.6 13.5 n/a
1993 729 42.5 17.2 n/a
1994 661 42.0 15.7 n/a
1995 672 37.5 17.9 n/a
1996 672 37.5 17.9 n/a
1997 693 38.0 18.2 n/a
1998 716 40.0 17.9 n/a
1999 695 40.0 17.4 n/a
2000 697 38.0 18.3 17.4
2001 670 40.0 16.8 14.8
2002 700 40.0 17.5 19.7
2003 700 40.0 17.5 19.7
2004 731 41.3 17.7 14.8
2005 710 40.4 17.6 19.4
2006 706 48.9 14.4 21.2
2007 735 48.3 15.2 20.7
2008 665 38.0 17.5 19.8
2009 669 37.3 17.9 22.3
2010 661 35.1 18.8 23.9
2011 659 36.7 17.9 28.1
2012 670 45.0 14.8 25.2
2013 662 44.7 14.8 29.5
2014 639 45.2 14.1 33.8
2015 673 47.0 14.3 31.8
2016 651 47.0 13.8 34.6
2017 643 47.5 13.5 37.8
2018 662 43.7 15.1 45
2019 658 43.4 15.1 44.2
2020 690 41.4 16.6 21.6
2021 700 42.2 16.5 36.1
2022 680 42.4 16.0 43.1
2023 691 43.9 15.7 50.5
2024 654 44.9 14.5 53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tamaqua Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $438 (3.1%) $13,521 (96.9%) $13,960
2020 $407 (3.1%) $12,531 (96.9%) $12,938
2021 $434 (3.1%) $13,357 (96.9%) $13,791
2022 $426 (3.2%) $13,030 (96.8%) $13,456

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tamaqua Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 693 High schoolsRanks 399th of 674 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Tamaqua Area Senior High School)60.925
 35.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Tamaqua Area Senior High School)55.417.9
 37.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Tamaqua Area Senior High School)66.966.7
 0.2%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students658691
 5%
African American1317
 30.8%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic4185
 107.3%
Pacific Islander01
White592580
 2%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%50.5%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Tamaqua Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tamaqua Elementary School
Elementary : West Penn Township Elementary School
Middle : Tamaqua Area Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 654 students attended Tamaqua Area Senior High School.

Tamaqua Area Senior High School ranks 313th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tamaqua Area Senior High School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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