- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tamaqua, PA
Tamaqua Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Tamaqua Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422322005070
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamaqua Area Shs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tamaqua · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamaqua Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamaqua Area Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tamaqua, PA.
School address
District: Tamaqua Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422322005070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Tamaqua Area Shs shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 422322005070 · Tamaqua, PA High · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 14.3:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tamaqua El Sch (697 students)
Tamaqua Area Shs shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tamaqua Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tamaqua El Sch
Tamaqua El Sch
697 students
- This school
Tamaqua Area Shs
613 students
- Tamaqua Area M
Tamaqua Area Ms
488 students
- West Penn Twp 250
West Penn Twp El Sch
250 students
What this shows Tamaqua Area Shs reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamaqua Area Shs compares
Tamaqua Area Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Tamaqua Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tamaqua Area Sd reports $14,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tamaqua Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tamaqua Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Penn Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamaqua Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamaqua Area Shs
How many students attend Tamaqua Area Shs?
Tamaqua Area Shs has 613 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tamaqua, PA. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area Shs is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamaqua Area Shs?
45.7% of students at Tamaqua Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamaqua Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Tamaqua Area Shs is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Tamaqua, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamaqua Area Shs?
Tamaqua Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tamaqua Area Shs rank among public schools in Tamaqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamaqua Area Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tamaqua, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tamaqua Area Sd?
Besides Tamaqua Area Shs, Tamaqua Area Sd also operates Tamaqua El Sch (697 students), Tamaqua Area Ms (488 students), and West Penn Twp El Sch (250 students). See the Tamaqua Area Sd district page for the complete list.