Steelton-Highspire HS vs Tamaqua Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
612 students
Tamaqua Area SHS
Tamaqua · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students
| Measure | Steelton-Highspire HS Steelton, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua Area SHS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 618 | #291 of 618 |
| National rank | #16442 of 16,910 | #4970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 612 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 62% |
| city | Steelton | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamaqua Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 12.0).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS is the larger school with 613 students compared with 612.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Steelton-Highspire HS better than Tamaqua Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Tamaqua Area SHS ranks higher (63.3 vs 12.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Steelton-Highspire HS and Tamaqua Area SHS?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Steelton and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steelton-Highspire HS: 612. Tamaqua Area SHS: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steelton-Highspire HS and Tamaqua Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Steelton-Highspire HS is 602nd of 618 and Tamaqua Area SHS is 291st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).