Tunkhannock Area High School lies in the valley of the Endless Mountains. The school in Tunkhannock in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the sole high school operated by the Tunkhannock Area School District. Enrollment was 890 for the 2022–23 school year.
Serving 845 students in grades 8-12, Tunkhannock High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tunkhannock High School's student population of 845 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
845 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
Tunkhannock High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tunkhannock High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunkhannock High School's ranking?
Tunkhannock High School is ranked #1587 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tunkhannock High School often compared to?
Tunkhannock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School, Lackawanna Trail Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tunkhannock High School?
The graduation rate of Tunkhannock High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tunkhannock High School?
845 students attend Tunkhannock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tunkhannock High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunkhannock High School?
Tunkhannock High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tunkhannock High School offer ?
Tunkhannock High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tunkhannock High School part of?
Tunkhannock High School is part of Tunkhannock Area School District.
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