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Tamaqua Area Sr. High School vs. Pottsville Area High School

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School Overview

School
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pottsville Area High School
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades 9-12, Tamaqua Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 951 students in grades 9-12, Pottsville Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
654 students
951 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pottsville Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pottsville Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pottsville Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tamaqua Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pottsville Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1942 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1687 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pottsville Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pottsville Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
145
241
Grade 10 Students
174
263
Grade 11 Students
159
219
Grade 12 Students
176
228

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tamaqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tamaqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tamaqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tamaqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tamaqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pottsville Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pottsville Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tamaqua Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pottsville Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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