Jim Thorpe Area High School
School Overview
Jim Thorpe Area High School is a public school located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Jim Thorpe Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 593 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 53 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 593 students are attending Jim Thorpe Area High School. By gender, there are 312 and 281 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Jim Thorpe Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 17 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Total | 17 | 10 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 53 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Jim Thorpe Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 53 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 53 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 5.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 297 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,168 Households |
| Population | 14,967 |
| Male | 7,621 |
| Female | 7,397 |
| Child Population | 3,768 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,589 Units |
| Average House Value | $165,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,061 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.30% |
| Average Household Income | $60,097 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.63% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Jim Thorpe Area High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 99 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 132 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Jim Thorpe Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 99 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 132 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jim Thorpe Area School District
In Jim Thorpe Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JIM THORPE, Pennsylvania
1 private schools are serving students in JIM THORPE, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.