Tulpehocken Area High School

Summary:

Tulpehocken Area High School is a public high school located in Bernville, Pennsylvania, serving 666 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Tulpehocken Area School District, which is ranked 185 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tulpehocken Area High School consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams and PSSA tests, with 73.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 72.3% in Biology, and 66.7% in Literature - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 98.0% over the past few years, well above the state average, and low dropout rates between 0.4% and 1.6%. Tulpehocken Area High School performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 in Pennsylvania for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Tulpehocken Area High School outperforms most in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group performance. For example, Muhlenberg High School, which is 13.84 miles away, has significantly lower proficiency rates in Keystone Exams. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Tulpehocken Area High School has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes for this student group, ranking in the top 37 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools. The school's strong academic performance, coupled with its high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, suggest it is providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 430 New Schaefferstown Rd
       Bernville, PA  19506-8939


(610) 488-6286

District: Tulpehocken Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,467 Help


Feeder schools for Tulpehocken Area High School:

Elementary:    Bethel Elementary School
    Penn Bernville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tulpehocken Area High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tulpehocken Area High School ranks better than 85.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tulpehocken Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tulpehocken Area High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tulpehocken Area High School is $25,467.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tulpehocken Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulpehocken Area High School 99th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Tulpehocken Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Tulpehocken Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulpehocken Area School District 185th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tulpehocken Area High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.64 147th 643 77.1%
2004 70.74 213th 663 67.9%
2005 74.49 189th 687 72.5%
2006 57.77 377th 736 48.8%
2007 69.13 248th 749 66.9%
2008 58.54 370th 753 50.9%
2009 62.61 331st 770 57.0%
2010 66.28 299th 805 62.9%
2011 67.98 292nd 825 64.6%
2012 66.68 328th 834 60.7%
2013 68.89 259th 758 65.8%
2014 67.84 256th 728 64.8%
2015 61.27 328th 835 60.7%
2016 59.60 381st 870 56.2%
2017 68.47 261st 877 70.2%
2018 63.90 330th 861 61.7%
2019 66.10 303rd 891 66.0%
2021 53.77 373rd 797 53.2%
2022 63.09 318th 883 64.0%
2023 70.75 237th 893 73.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.56 167th 874 80.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.52 70th 660 89.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.83 244th 362 32.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.32 182nd 681 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tulpehocken Area High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.02 369th 583 36.7%
2004 44.52 381st 590 35.4%
2005 47.15 386th 593 34.9%
2006 51.66 356th 604 41.1%
2007 59.84 295th 615 52.0%
2008 53.30 351st 621 43.5%
2009 61.22 261st 632 58.7%
2010 66.60 226th 649 65.2%
2011 52.96 389th 660 41.1%
2012 53.04 388th 664 41.6%
2013 65.89 198th 591 66.5%
2014 36.12 431st 580 25.7%
2015 61.45 318th 680 53.2%
2016 72.48 204th 677 69.9%
2017 66.90 269th 663 59.4%
2018 73.88 196th 673 70.9%
2019 74.38 183rd 693 73.6%
2021 54.59 311th 537 42.1%
2022 54.59 352nd 634 44.5%
2023 63.25 266th 674 60.5%
2024 82.05 99th 686 85.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.25 196th 652 69.9%
2024 90.72 37th 664 94.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.62 104th 665 84.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.36 165th 502 67.1%
2024 70.09 100th 513 80.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.10 94th 662 85.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.12 35th 274 87.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tulpehocken Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.55 282nd 577 51.1%
2024 76.58 120th 595 79.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tulpehocken Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 480 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 478 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 469 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 453 0 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 466 0 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 463 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 466 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 492 2 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1996 492 2 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1997 489 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 465 3 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 480 2 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2000 781 4 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 807
2001 751 9 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 786
2002 809 3 1 23 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2003 809 3 1 23 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2004 776 15 1 33 2 n/a n/a 0 827
2005 807 15 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 870
2006 788 19 1 45 2 n/a n/a 0 855
2007 786 25 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 861
2008 778 27 2 46 1 n/a n/a 0 854
2009 737 25 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2010 705 24 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2011 684 27 4 61 0 0 0 0 776
2012 677 19 3 59 0 0 1 0 759
2013 626 16 6 61 0 0 4 0 713
2014 587 19 5 74 0 0 5 0 690
2015 568 20 7 68 0 0 4 0 667
2016 577 18 8 78 0 0 3 0 684
2017 586 20 7 71 0 0 7 0 691
2018 573 20 8 70 0 0 5 0 676
2019 566 13 6 79 0 0 5 0 669
2020 572 13 4 83 0 0 11 0 683
2021 542 10 2 85 0 0 11 0 650
2022 548 11 3 96 0 0 16 0 674
2023 520 10 6 107 0 0 23 0 666
2024 373 6 2 68 0 0 15 0 464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tulpehocken Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 30.6 15.9 n/a
1989 485 31.0 15.6 n/a
1990 476 31.4 15.1 0
1991 468 31.6 14.8 n/a
1992 482 31.7 15.2 n/a
1993 478 30.2 15.8 n/a
1994 481 30.2 15.9 n/a
1995 506 30.3 16.7 n/a
1996 506 30.3 16.7 n/a
1997 502 32.3 15.5 n/a
1998 480 32.1 15.0 n/a
1999 491 31.7 15.5 n/a
2000 807 49.8 16.2 10.7
2001 786 53.0 14.8 13.4
2002 838 55.4 15.1 13.4
2003 838 55.4 15.1 13.4
2004 827 58.5 14.1 13.2
2005 870 59.9 14.5 12.9
2006 855 63.5 13.5 15.7
2007 861 66.0 13.0 19.2
2008 854 67.4 12.7 24.4
2009 812 67.0 12.1 23.9
2010 782 67.6 11.5 25.4
2011 776 68.0 11.4 28.7
2012 759 66.5 11.4 31
2013 713 65.0 10.9 35.5
2014 690 62.8 10.9 40.1
2015 667 66.0 10.1 38.5
2016 684 63.0 10.8 38.6
2017 691 60.8 11.3 34.3
2018 676 62.3 10.8 32.2
2019 669 62.2 10.7 32.7
2020 683 60.1 11.3 31.2
2021 650 60.8 10.6 34.2
2022 674 60.1 11.2 33.7
2023 666 61.7 10.7 38.4
2024 464 39.8 11.6 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tulpehocken Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 30.6 15.9 n/a
1989 485 31.0 15.6 n/a
1990 476 31.4 15.1 0
1991 468 31.6 14.8 n/a
1992 482 31.7 15.2 n/a
1993 478 30.2 15.8 n/a
1994 481 30.2 15.9 n/a
1995 506 30.3 16.7 n/a
1996 506 30.3 16.7 n/a
1997 502 32.3 15.5 n/a
1998 480 32.1 15.0 n/a
1999 491 31.7 15.5 n/a
2000 807 49.8 16.2 10.7
2001 786 53.0 14.8 13.4
2002 838 55.4 15.1 13.4
2003 838 55.4 15.1 13.4
2004 827 58.5 14.1 13.2
2005 870 59.9 14.5 12.9
2006 855 63.5 13.5 15.7
2007 861 66.0 13.0 19.2
2008 854 67.4 12.7 24.4
2009 812 67.0 12.1 23.9
2010 782 67.6 11.5 25.4
2011 776 68.0 11.4 28.7
2012 759 66.5 11.4 31
2013 713 65.0 10.9 35.5
2014 690 62.8 10.9 40.1
2015 667 66.0 10.1 38.5
2016 684 63.0 10.8 38.6
2017 691 60.8 11.3 34.3
2018 676 62.3 10.8 32.2
2019 669 62.2 10.7 32.7
2020 683 60.1 11.3 31.2
2021 650 60.8 10.6 34.2
2022 674 60.1 11.2 33.7
2023 666 61.7 10.7 38.4
2024 464 39.8 11.6 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tulpehocken Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $601 (2.9%) $20,427 (97.1%) $21,029
2020 $540 (2.6%) $19,932 (97.4%) $20,472
2021 $850 (4.0%) $20,410 (96.0%) $21,260
2022 $1,006 (4.0%) $24,461 (96.0%) $25,467

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tulpehocken Area High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 237th of 893 Middle schools
 7.5%
Ranks 183rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 266th of 674 High schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Tulpehocken Area High School)45.350
 4.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tulpehocken Area High School)54.771.8
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Tulpehocken Area High School)39.630.5
 9.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Tulpehocken Area High School)70.960.1
 10.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tulpehocken Area High School)55.749.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Tulpehocken Area High School)86.435.8
 50.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Tulpehocken Area High School)71.965.4
 6.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Tulpehocken Area High School)7560.4
 14.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Tulpehocken Area High School)42.639.5
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Tulpehocken Area High School)70.960.1
 10.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tulpehocken Area High School)55.259.5
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669666
 0.4%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian66
Hispanic79107
 35.4%
Pacific Islander00
White566520
 8.1%
Two or More Races523
 360%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%38.4%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tulpehocken Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 464 students attended Tulpehocken Area High School.

Tulpehocken Area High School ranks 99th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Tulpehocken Area High School are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Tulpehocken Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bethel Elementary School
Elementary : Penn Bernville Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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