Palmerton Area HS
482 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Palmerton Area High School, located on Fireline Road in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Palmerton Area School District. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded students. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for diverse paths, including four-year universities, trade schools, and the immediate workforce.
Beyond core academic subjects, the school encourages student participation in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive varsity athletics—known as the Blue Bombers—to various clubs, music programs, and student government. The facility functions as a cornerstone of the Palmerton community, balancing traditional educational values with modern initiatives aimed at improving student engagement and preparing pupils for the challenges of a global economy. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that promotes personal growth, citizenship, and academic achievement.
Beyond core academic subjects, the school encourages student participation in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive varsity athletics—known as the Blue Bombers—to various clubs, music programs, and student government. The facility functions as a cornerstone of the Palmerton community, balancing traditional educational values with modern initiatives aimed at improving student engagement and preparing pupils for the challenges of a global economy. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that promotes personal growth, citizenship, and academic achievement.
482
Total Students
40.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 430 |
| Hispanic | 41 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 9 |
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White430 (89.2 %)
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Hispanic41 (8.5 %)
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Two or More9 (1.9 %)
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Black1 (0.2 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Palmerton Area SD |
| Phone: | (610)826-3155 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 482 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 40.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
146
Grade 10
121
Grade 11
113
Grade 12
102
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 146 |
| Grade 10 | 121 |
| Grade 11 | 113 |
| Grade 12 | 102 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 258 | 53.5% |
| Male | 224 | 46.5% |
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