publichighGrade 9-12

Tamaqua Area Shs

500 Penn St, Tamaqua, PA 18252, United States

+1 (570) 668-1901

http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/domain/41

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Tamaqua Area Shs Overview

About This School

Tamaqua Area Shs is a public high in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, serving 613 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 44 teachers with an average salary of $71,448 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 306 students per counselor. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 1% Two or More Races.

613

Total Students

Grade 9-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Schuylkill County

Students per Counselor

306:1

Tamaqua Area Shs Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 12.6:1

306

Students per Counselor

Tamaqua Area Shs Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$71,448

City Avg: $71,448

State Avg: $81,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor306:1

Tamaqua Area Shs Student Demographics

Student Body

51.88%

Male

48.12%

Female

Total Enrollment: 613 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White78.63%

Hispanic16.97%

Asian0.49%

Black3.1%

Two or More Races0.65%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamaqua Area Shs

Q: What is Tamaqua Area Shs?

A: Tamaqua Area Shs is a high public located in Tamaqua.

Q: How many students attend Tamaqua Area Shs?

A: Tamaqua Area Shs has approximately 613 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Shs?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Shs is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Tamaqua Area Shs

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About Tamaqua Area Shs - Tamaqua, PA

Quick Facts about Tamaqua Area Shs
School Name	Tamaqua Area Shs
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	500 Penn St, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Tamaqua, PA
County	Schuylkill County
Phone	+1 (570) 668-1901
Total Students	613
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Tamaqua Area Shs

What is Tamaqua Area Shs?

Tamaqua Area Shs is a high public located in Tamaqua.

How many students attend Tamaqua Area Shs?

Tamaqua Area Shs has approximately 613 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Shs is 13:1.

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