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#1515 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hamburg Area HS
High School · Hamburg Area Sd · Hamburg, PA
A Hamburg Area Sd high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hamburg Area HS score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2018, to 36% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamburg Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,165
Median home value
$209,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hamburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamburg Area HS is listed in Hamburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamburg Area HS
Hamburg Area HS is a public high school in Hamburg, PA, part of Hamburg Area Sd, serving approximately 687 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,515 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamburg Area HS
What grades does Hamburg Area HS serve?
Hamburg Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hamburg Area HS?
Hamburg Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Area HS is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamburg Area HS rank in PA?
Hamburg Area HS ranks #1,515 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hamburg Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamburg Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hamburg Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamburg Area HS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hamburg Area HS a charter school?
No, Hamburg Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamburg Area HS a Title I school?
No, Hamburg Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamburg Area HS?
49.3% of students at Hamburg Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (610) 562-3861
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19526)
- 11,412
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19526; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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