Palmerton Area School District
School district data reflects the latest publicly available data from the PA Department of Education. School leadership information is updated on an as needed basis. If you have questions about the data or terms used on this profile, please visit the Terminology page.
This school district serves the following county or counties: Carbon
District Profile
District Profile
Address
680 4th St
Palmerton, PA 18071-1944
Phone 610-826-7101
Fax 610-826-4958
Municipalities in District
Includes the municipalities of Bowmanstown Borough, Lower Towamensing Township, Palmerton Borough, Towamensing Township.
Square Miles
Students Enrolled
Schools in District
Total Number of Schools:
5
- Palmerton Area HS (9-12)
- Palmerton Area JHS (7-8)
- Parkside Education Center (K-1)
- S S Palmer El Sch (2-6)
- Towamensing El Sch (K-6)
Online Learning
Career and Technology Center
Intermediate Unit
District Map
School district: light blue; Administrative office: medium blue circle; County(ies) served: green dashes.
District Demographics
Total Students
Ethnicity
- American Indian
- <0.01%
- Asian
- 0.06%
- Black
- 0.24%
- Latino
- 8.75%
- Pacific Islander
- <0.01%
- 2 or More Races
- 1.99%
- White
- 88.96%
Gender
- Male
- 51.18%
- Female
- 48.82%
Other Statistics
- Special Education
- 21.61%
- English Learner
- 0.91%
Financials
Median Household Income
Revenue Sources
| Type of Revenue | Income | Percent of Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Local Revenues | $22,656,361.69 | 58.60% |
| State Revenues | $14,453,096.74 | 37.38% |
| Federal | $1,328,223.16 | 3.43% |
| Other | $218,677.69 | 0.56% |
Other Tax Stats
- Property Taxes Collected by District
- $18,146,321.40
- Property Values Within District
-
$204,200.00Median Home Value
Academic Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Rigorous Courses
Post-Secondary Plans
- 69.00%
- College/University
- 1.00%
- Other Specialized Learning
PSSA Stats
% of Advanced or Proficient
| Grade Level | English Language Arts | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 57.50% | 47.60% | N/A |
| Grade 4 | 45.10% | 33.10% | 76.70% |
| Grade 5 | 55.60% | 42.20% | N/A |
| Grade 6 | 55.00% | 43.40% | N/A |
| Grade 7 | 58.80% | 40.30% | N/A |
| Grade 8 | 42.50% | 21.60% | 63.40% |
Keystone Results
% of Advanced or Proficient
| Grade Level | Literature | Algebra I | Biology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 42.50% | 59.81% | 64.55% |
Staff
Teachers
Administrators
Support
Student /Teacher Ratio
School District Leadership
School District Leadership
Superintendent of Schools: Ryan Kish
School Board Directors *
| Name | Total Years of Service | Current Term |
School Director Training Certificate
PSBA Provided
|
Certificate of Board Governance |
Continuing Education Badges Earned
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sherry Haas
Board President
|
17 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV) 
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Brandon Mazepa
Board Vice President
|
5 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Stacey Connell | 3 | 2021-2025 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Mary Jo King | 1 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
|
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| Alyson Krawchuk | 1 | 2023-2027 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW) 
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| Danielle Paules | 3 | 2021-2025 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW)
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| Earl Paules | 7 | 2021-2025 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Kris Schaible | 1 | 2023-2027 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW)
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| Erin Snyder | 3 | 2021-2025 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW)
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* School board directors in Pennsylvania are required to complete specific training requirements following their election under Act 55 of 2017 and Act 18 of 2019. Newly elected directors must complete five hours of training within the first year of their first term, while reelected directors must complete three hours of advanced training within the first year of their reelected term. School board director data will be updated as it is made available. Data updates occur regularly and are ongoing.
Success Stories
- Palmerton students place at FBLA National Conference
- Palmerton seniors complete “Grad Walk”
- Football players volunteer with Memorial Day activity
- Towamensing student leaders give back to their community
- Buddies Club supports Palmerton team at Spartan Games
- Students win journalism competition
- Towamensing kindergarteners celebrate Earth Day
- Palmerton athletes recognized as Academic All-Stars
- Palmerton student shares firsthand knowledge of bees
- Envirothon team wins first place at regional competition
- Elementary chorus students sing at Iron Pigs baseball game
- Sixth Sense team performs well in annual competition
- FBLA students perform well at State Leadership Conference
- Palmerton NHS students volunteer at nursery school
- Palmerton students meet Broadway performer
- Palmerton Junior High students partner with Nestle Purina for contest
- Big Bomber lunch bunch program is a success
- Towamensing students conduct food drive
- Palmerton students participate in Kids Heart Challenge
- Palmerton hosts Carbon County Academic Bowl
- Read Across America Week is a success in Palmerton
- Towamensing students celebrate Read Across America Week
- Mock trial team wins multiple awards
- Palmerton athlete wins Memorial Scholarship Award
- Palmerton student wins regional Poetry Out Loud contest
- Elementary students celebrate the 100th day of school
- Palmerton students visit WFMZ studio
- Palmerton student receives honorable mention award for his artwork
- Students participate in Touch a Heart Campaign
- Palmerton students inducted into NJHS
- Giving Tree provides holiday gifts in Palmerton
- Towamensing Elementary student leaders spread holiday cheer
- Palmerton High School chorus performs in the community
- Palmerton’s NHS students volunteer on Thanksgiving
- Palmerton High School students investigate science careers
- Palmerton football team performs community service
- Bomber Buddies Program Promotes Reading
- Giving Tree Helps Palmerton Families
- Students volunteer at annual Turkey Trot
- Local radio DJs read to students
- STEM initiative ignites excitement in Palmerton
- Students participate in ‘Shreducation’ program
- Veterans Day assembly provides life lessons
- Fire prevention is a hot topic in Palmerton
- Palmerton first graders learn the scientific method
- Palmerton students explore broadcast journalism careers
- Student leaders paint their way to success
- Robotics Day is a success
- Students enjoy yoga and mindfulness activities in Palmerton’s summer program
- Outdoor survival skills taught to Palmerton students
- Students SHINE at summer tie-dye activity
- Palmerton students compete in FBLA national competition
- The Buddies Club thrives at Palmerton High School
- Palmerton students incubate and hatch ducks
- Palmerton Elementary students develop leadership skills
- Palmerton students compete in Spring Day
- Palmerton’s Academic All-Star Athletes honored
- Palmerton students win bronze medal at Envirothon
- Palmerton Area High School’s mini-THON raises over $11,000
- Palmerton senior attends Future Music Educators Honors Symposium
- Student volunteering benefits animals, community
- Palmerton senior walks the runway at New York Fashion Week
- Morning news broadcast is a hit at Palmerton
- Elementary students produce morning announcements show
- Districtwide food drive helps “Fill the Cart”
- Life Skills class thinks outside the box
- Palmerton Area School District’s SHINE Program