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Hamburg Area High School vs. Kutztown Area Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Hamburg Area High School
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Kutztown Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Hamburg Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, Kutztown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
687 students
434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamburg Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kutztown Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamburg Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kutztown Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamburg Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kutztown Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kutztown Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kutztown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1717 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#277 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamburg Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kutztown Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamburg Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kutztown Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamburg Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kutztown Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamburg Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kutztown Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamburg Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kutztown Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamburg Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kutztown Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
156
102
Grade 10 Students
184
109
Grade 11 Students
164
107
Grade 12 Students
183
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamburg Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kutztown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamburg Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kutztown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamburg Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kutztown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamburg Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kutztown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamburg Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kutztown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamburg Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kutztown Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamburg Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamburg Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kutztown Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kutztown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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