PAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Tamaqua Area SHS — School Profile & District Info
High|Tamaqua, Pennsylvania|Tamaqua Area SD
Tamaqua, PA 18252
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
654
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Tamaqua Area SDEcon. Disadvantaged
53.8%
Phone
(570)668-1901School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
9 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
Near average in PADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,838
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 37%Local 52%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$156,569
+3.2% YoY
Pottsville, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
613
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Tamaqua Area SHS
As of the most recent data, 654 students are enrolled at Tamaqua Area SHS. It is a High school within the local district.
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