- Tamaqua El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than West Penn Twp El Sch (1358:1 vs. 594:1).
- Tamaqua El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than West Penn Twp El Sch (154 vs. 42).
- West Penn Twp El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Tamaqua El Sch (5 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Tamaqua El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than West Penn Twp El Sch (154 vs. 42).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Penn Twp El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Tamaqua El Sch (5 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Tamaqua El Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than West Penn Twp El Sch (5 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Tamaqua El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than West Penn Twp El Sch (1358:1 vs. 594:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West Penn Twp El Sch
$14,838.02
Tamaqua El Sch
$14,838.02
Local revenue share
West Penn Twp El Sch
52.4%
Tamaqua El Sch
52.4%
State revenue share
West Penn Twp El Sch
36.8%
Tamaqua El Sch
36.8%
Federal revenue share
West Penn Twp El Sch
10.8%
Tamaqua El Sch
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Penn Twp El Sch
22%
Tamaqua El Sch
22%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Schuylkill County
$66,901
Schuylkill County
$66,901
Poverty rate
Schuylkill County
12.5%
Schuylkill County
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Schuylkill County
19.1%
Schuylkill County
19.1%
Unemployment rate
Schuylkill County
4.1%
Schuylkill County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.