Palmerton Area High School
School Overview
Palmerton Area High School is a public school located in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Palmerton Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 465 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 35 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 465 students are attending Palmerton Area High School. By gender, there are 236 and 229 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palmerton Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 12 | 6 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 35 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palmerton Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 35 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 35 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 233 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,323 Households |
| Population | 13,758 |
| Male | 6,742 |
| Female | 7,083 |
| Child Population | 3,790 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,939 Units |
| Average House Value | $168,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $834 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.80% |
| Average Household Income | $68,728 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Palmerton Area High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 22 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 58 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Palmerton Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 58 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 2 harassment and bullying has been reported at Palmerton Area High School. There are 0 gender-related, 2 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Palmerton Area School District
In Palmerton Area School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALMERTON, Pennsylvania
2 private schools are serving students in PALMERTON, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.