Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Palmerton Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Palmerton Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmerton Area High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palmerton Area High School is ranked #445 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Palmerton Area High School often compared to?
Palmerton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehighton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmerton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Palmerton Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmerton Area High School?
504 students attend Palmerton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Palmerton Area High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmerton Area High School?
Palmerton Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palmerton Area High School offer ?
Palmerton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palmerton Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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