Tunkhannock High School

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Tunkhannock High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 890. The school is part of the Tunkhannock Area School District, which is ranked 399 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Tunkhannock High School maintains relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 97.0% over the past 5 years, its performance on other key metrics lags behind many of the surrounding schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.93%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Tunkhannock High School's test scores, particularly in Math, are lower than the state and district averages, and its performance on state assessments is particularly low for its white, low-income, and disabled student subgroups. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 172 out of 663 Pennsylvania high schools in 2016-2017 to 406 out of 674 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Dallas Senior High School, Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior High School, and Riverside Junior/Senior High School, Tunkhannock High School's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. Additionally, Tunkhannock High School's spending per student has increased from $18,507 in 2018-2019 to $21,705 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending levels of many of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 135 Tiger Drive
       Tunkhannock, PA  18657-1403


(570) 836-3111

District: Tunkhannock Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,705 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  890

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
3.1%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Compare Details Tunkhannock High School ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tunkhannock High School ranks worse than 60.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.76. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tunkhannock High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (93.9%), two or more races (3.1%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tunkhannock High School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tunkhannock High School is $21,705.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tunkhannock High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tunkhannock High School 512th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Tunkhannock High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tunkhannock High School 406th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Tunkhannock High School in the ranking list.)

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Tunkhannock Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tunkhannock Area School District 399th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tunkhannock High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.63 429th 891 51.9%
2021 55.62 350th 797 56.1%
2022 54.84 410th 883 53.6%
2023 45.22 512th 893 42.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.57 570th 874 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.48 477th 660 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.46 564th 681 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tunkhannock High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.74 422nd 583 27.6%
2004 40.79 412th 590 30.2%
2005 48.91 377th 593 36.4%
2006 61.75 267th 604 55.8%
2007 64.55 246th 615 60.0%
2008 60.10 287th 621 53.8%
2009 56.62 313th 632 50.5%
2010 59.37 306th 649 52.9%
2011 56.22 353rd 660 46.5%
2012 53.51 383rd 664 42.3%
2013 41.07 422nd 591 28.6%
2014 23.41 497th 580 14.3%
2015 40.43 485th 680 28.7%
2016 62.68 328th 677 51.6%
2017 74.71 172nd 663 74.1%
2018 68.47 274th 673 59.3%
2019 61.34 332nd 693 52.1%
2022 58.93 304th 634 52.1%
2023 46.76 406th 674 39.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.33 435th 652 33.3%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.64 420th 502 16.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tunkhannock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.82 425th 577 26.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Tunkhannock High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1217 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1223
1989 1132 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1990 1096 6 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1112
1991 1026 6 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1992 1037 4 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
1993 1024 4 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
1994 1001 5 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1995 1059 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1996 1059 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1997 1075 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1998 1056 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
1999 1043 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2000 1113 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1122
2001 1104 6 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1117
2002 1072 14 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
2003 1072 14 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
2004 1002 19 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
2005 956 17 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2006 944 12 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 967
2007 985 15 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
2008 1045 13 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1071
2009 1002 11 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
2010 996 11 6 6 3 n/a n/a 1 1023
2011 942 10 10 6 3 0 5 0 976
2012 843 7 9 5 2 0 6 0 872
2013 840 7 8 2 1 0 2 0 860
2014 808 8 6 2 2 0 5 0 831
2015 806 5 4 4 5 0 4 0 828
2016 801 7 2 2 2 1 3 0 818
2017 744 7 2 6 1 2 4 0 766
2018 720 9 1 7 2 0 7 0 746
2019 904 11 2 9 2 0 16 0 944
2020 866 12 3 12 2 2 23 0 920
2021 869 8 4 7 1 1 31 0 921
2022 844 7 4 11 0 2 28 0 896
2023 836 10 4 10 0 2 28 0 890

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 Tunkhannock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1223 81.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1141 80.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1112 78.5 14.1 0
1991 1041 75.4 13.8 n/a
1992 1053 74.9 14.0 n/a
1993 1038 70.0 14.8 n/a
1994 1016 69.3 14.7 n/a
1995 1069 69.3 15.4 n/a
1996 1069 69.3 15.4 n/a
1997 1080 71.3 15.1 n/a
1998 1060 69.8 15.2 n/a
1999 1048 72.3 14.5 n/a
2000 1122 71.8 15.6 24.1
2001 1117 71.8 15.6 22.1
2002 1093 71.3 15.3 26.1
2003 1093 71.3 15.3 26.1
2004 1027 70.1 14.7 20.2
2005 985 70.3 14.0 28.9
2006 967 70.5 13.7 29
2007 1009 69.8 14.5 30.7
2008 1071 75.0 14.3 31.9
2009 1026 76.5 13.4 34.4
2010 1023 81.0 12.6 27.3
2011 976 82.8 11.7 32.6
2012 872 71.8 12.1 27.4
2013 860 57.0 15.0 33.6
2014 831 61.3 13.5 34.8
2015 828 60.0 13.8 38.9
2016 818 63.0 12.9 39.1
2017 766 60.5 12.6 38.4
2018 746 58.7 12.6 40.2
2019 944 70.1 13.4 40.9
2020 920 71.2 12.9 39.6
2021 921 66.9 13.7 41.4
2022 896 65.6 13.6 42.6
2023 890 66.1 13.4 57.4

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 Tunkhannock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1223 81.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1141 80.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1112 78.5 14.1 0
1991 1041 75.4 13.8 n/a
1992 1053 74.9 14.0 n/a
1993 1038 70.0 14.8 n/a
1994 1016 69.3 14.7 n/a
1995 1069 69.3 15.4 n/a
1996 1069 69.3 15.4 n/a
1997 1080 71.3 15.1 n/a
1998 1060 69.8 15.2 n/a
1999 1048 72.3 14.5 n/a
2000 1122 71.8 15.6 24.1
2001 1117 71.8 15.6 22.1
2002 1093 71.3 15.3 26.1
2003 1093 71.3 15.3 26.1
2004 1027 70.1 14.7 20.2
2005 985 70.3 14.0 28.9
2006 967 70.5 13.7 29
2007 1009 69.8 14.5 30.7
2008 1071 75.0 14.3 31.9
2009 1026 76.5 13.4 34.4
2010 1023 81.0 12.6 27.3
2011 976 82.8 11.7 32.6
2012 872 71.8 12.1 27.4
2013 860 57.0 15.0 33.6
2014 831 61.3 13.5 34.8
2015 828 60.0 13.8 38.9
2016 818 63.0 12.9 39.1
2017 766 60.5 12.6 38.4
2018 746 58.7 12.6 40.2
2019 944 70.1 13.4 40.9
2020 920 71.2 12.9 39.6
2021 921 66.9 13.7 41.4
2022 896 65.6 13.6 42.6
2023 890 66.1 13.4 57.4

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 Tunkhannock High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $293 (1.6%) $18,214 (98.4%) $18,507
2020 $310 (1.6%) $19,240 (98.4%) $19,550
2021 $655 (3.4%) $18,821 (96.6%) $19,476
2022 $1,256 (5.8%) $20,448 (94.2%) $21,704

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tunkhannock High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 429th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 512th of 893 Middle schools
 9.2%
Ranks 332nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 406th of 674 High schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Tunkhannock High School)28.618.6
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Tunkhannock High School)59.256.2
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tunkhannock High School)56.141.8
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Tunkhannock High School)67.717.3
 50.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Tunkhannock High School)66.357.5
 8.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Tunkhannock High School)70.956.4
 14.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Tunkhannock High School)28.618.6
 10%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Tunkhannock High School)59.256.2
 3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tunkhannock High School)56.141.8
 14.3%
   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 Students944890
 5.7%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander02
White904836
 7.5%
Two or More Races1628
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%57.4%
 16.5%


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Tunkhannock High School ranks 406th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 890 students attended Tunkhannock High School.

Students at Tunkhannock High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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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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