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#976 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 34% in state

Tulpehocken Area HS

High School · Tulpehocken Area Sd · Bernville, PA

A Tulpehocken Area Sd high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

430 New Schaefferstown Rd, Bernville, PA 19506

  • Math 74% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$22,744
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Tulpehocken Area HS score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tulpehocken 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,130

Median home value

$302,100

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rehrersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.91–112.5 mi56Compare →
Bethel Dunkard Brethren Church SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2K–123.3 mi83Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tulpehocken Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$22,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tulpehocken Area HS is listed in Tulpehocken Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tulpehocken Area HS

Tulpehocken Area HS is a public high school in Bernville, PA, part of Tulpehocken Area Sd, serving approximately 464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tulpehocken Area HS

What grades does Tulpehocken Area HS serve?

Tulpehocken Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tulpehocken Area HS?

Tulpehocken Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulpehocken Area HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Tulpehocken Area HS is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tulpehocken Area HS rank in PA?

Tulpehocken Area HS ranks #976 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Tulpehocken Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Tulpehocken Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Tulpehocken Area HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tulpehocken Area HS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tulpehocken Area HS a charter school?

No, Tulpehocken Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tulpehocken Area HS a Title I school?

No, Tulpehocken Area HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tulpehocken Area HS?

45.0% of students at Tulpehocken 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
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 19506)
7,042
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
45.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 19506; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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