Overview

Tamaqua Area Senior High School is a public school in Tamaqua, PA, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is the only high school in Tamaqua Area School District.

School Rating

Tamaqua Area Senior High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

500 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
School leader: Mr Thomas McCabe
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Nearby Schools

  • 6 /10
    Tamaqua Area Middle School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • NA
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    0.75 miles
    Private; PK
  • 5 /10
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    Public district; K-5
  • NA
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    0.88 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tamaqua Child Care Center
    1.47 miles
    Private; PK
  • 7 /10
    Lengel Middle School
    14.52 miles
    Public district; 5-8
  • 7 /10
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    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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    11.14 miles
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  • 6 /10
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    0.0 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
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    14.29 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 6 /10
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    13.55 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
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    13.32 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 6 /10
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    12.26 miles
    Public district; 3-8
  • 6 /10
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    13.36 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5