Tunkhannock HS

Tunkhannock Area SD
135 Tiger Drive
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
814 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Tunkhannock Area High School, located at 135 Tiger Drive in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tunkhannock Area School District. As a pillar of the local community in Wyoming County, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth for its student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education at colleges and universities.

Beyond its core academic programs, Tunkhannock High School is known for its active extracurricular culture, which includes a wide range of athletic teams, clubs, and artistic organizations. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement under the "Tiger" mascot. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their talents and become well-rounded, responsible citizens.
814
Total Students
66.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    770 (94.6%)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.8%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.2%)
  • Black
    8 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tunkhannock Area SD
Phone: (570)836-3111
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 153
Grade 9 159
Grade 10 155
Grade 11 159
Grade 12 188
Gender Ratio
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