PAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Palmerton Area HS — School Profile & District Info
High|Palmerton, Pennsylvania|Palmerton Area SD
Palmerton, PA 18071
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
504
Student:Teacher
12.6:1
Locale
Town
District
Palmerton Area SDEcon. Disadvantaged
39.5%
Phone
(610)826-3155School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
85-89%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
5 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
6 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Near average in PADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,395
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 37%Local 58%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$349,765
+2.8% YoY
Allentown, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
478
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Palmerton Area HS
Palmerton Area HS has a total enrollment of 504 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Palmerton, PA.
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