For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,692 students in Jim Thorpe Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jim Thorpe Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,692 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jim Thorpe Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
76%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,130 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,511 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,130
$23,696
Spending / Student
$29,511
$23,119
Best Jim Thorpe Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
L B Morris Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 10th St
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2703
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2703
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Penn-kidder Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 State Route 903
Albrightsville, PA 18210
(570) 722-1150
Albrightsville, PA 18210
(570) 722-1150
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jim Thorpe Area School District?
Jim Thorpe Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,692 students.
What is the rank of Jim Thorpe Area School District?
Jim Thorpe Area School District is ranked #425 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Thorpe Area School District?
76% of Jim Thorpe Area School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jim Thorpe Area School District?
Jim Thorpe Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Jim Thorpe Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,511 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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