Tamaqua Area SHS

(570)668-1901

www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/Domain/41

691 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tamaqua Area Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Tamaqua Area School District, the school is situated in a tight-knit coal region community and functions as the primary educational hub for the surrounding area. The school is known for fostering a traditional small-town educational environment while offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Tamaqua Area SHS maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including a variety of varsity sports teams—often referred to as the "Raiders"—as well as clubs, performing arts, and vocational programs. The school plays a central role in the social fabric of Tamaqua, often serving as a focal point for community events and regional school spirit. With a commitment to student development, the institution strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the personalized attention often found in smaller Pennsylvania school districts.

691

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamaqua Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	85
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
580 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
85 (12.3 %)
Black
17 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Tamaqua Area SD
Phone:	(570)668-1901
Website:	http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/Domain/41
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 179

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 182

Grade 12 161