District Overview
Headquartered at 138 West Broad Street in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the Tamaqua Area School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a rural fringe community within the greater Pottsville metropolitan area. Operating four dedicated school facilities, the district delivers comprehensive educational programming tailored for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating 2,048 students, the district fosters an inclusive and structured learning environment across all grade levels, laying a solid educational foundation in early primary instruction through advanced high school coursework designed for college and career readiness.

To support its student body, the Tamaqua Area School District maintains a robust staffing framework backed by 422 full-time equivalent workforce members. This includes a strong instructional core of 280 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by 20 instructional aides and 122 support staff members who manage operations, student services, and facility care. Through this substantial investment in academic and operational personnel, the district continues to serve as a vital educational hub for local families, offering accessible resources and updates through its official website at www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us.
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Total Schools
2,048
Total Students
280.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamaqua Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,610
Hispanic338
Black80
Asian9
Two or More8
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,610 (78.6%)
  • Hispanic
    338 (16.5%)
  • Black
    80 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tamaqua Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,048*
Teachers (FTE):280.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in Tamaqua Area SD
Found 4 Schools