District Facts

  • The Hamburg Area School District, located in northern Berks County, is rich in the fine traditions of its Pennsylvania German heritage. The region is a scenic blend of rolling hills, fertile farmlands, and small communities. The district covers 103 square miles and is the largest, geographically, of the county's 18 public school districts. The district encompasses the Boroughs of Hamburg, Strausstown and Shoemakersville, and the Townships of Perry, Windsor, Tilden, Upper Bern and Upper Tulpehocken.

    Interstate 78, from Harrisburg to Allentown, passes through the area and intersects with PA Route 61 connecting Pottsville and Reading. Philadelphia is 80 miles to the southeast; Harrisburg is 55 miles to the west. The geographic location is a short driving distance to colleges, professional sports, and cultural activities.

    The current student population is approximately 2,200.

    The district's four buildings include the high school for students in grades 9-12, the middle school, which opened its doors at the start of the 1996-1997 school term to students in grades 6-8, and two buildings for our elementary students: Tilden Elementary Center, which opened its doors for students in grades K-5 on August 25, 2008, and Perry Elementary for students in grades K-5 which opened September 2, 2014.

    The district employs approximately 170 full-time, 15 administrative staff, and 115 support staff members.

    Administrative Offices
    701 Windsor Street
    Hamburg, PA 19526
    Phone 610-562-2241
    Fax 610-562-2634

    Superintendent of Schools
    Dr. Richard J. Mextorf

    Mission Statement
    To prepare learners to live lives of significance and meaning.

    Geographical Area
    Located in northern Berks County, the Hamburg Area School District covers 103 square miles and is the largest, geographically, of the county’s 18 public school districts.

    The District encompasses three boroughs (Hamburg, Strausstown, and Shoemakersville) and five townships (Perry, Windsor, Tilden, Upper Bern, and Upper Tulpehocken).

    Interstate 78, from Harrisburg to Allentown, passes through the area and intersects with PA Route 61 connecting Pottsville and Reading. Philadelphia is 80 miles to the south; Harrisburg is 55 miles to the west.

    Resident population
    17,366

    Student Population
    2,200

    Secondary Schools
    Hamburg Area High School, grades 9 – 12
    Hamburg Area Middle School, grades 6 – 8

    Elementary Schools
    Tilden Elementary Center – grades K - 5
    Perry Elementary – grades K – 5

    Staff
    Professional Staff: 173 full-time
    Administrative Staff: 15
    Support Staff: 115

    2016-2017 General Fund Budget
    $40,370,374

    2016-2017 Millage Rate
    26.71

    Colors
    Red & White

    Nickname
    Hawks

    Committee-of-the-Whole Meetings
    Second Monday of the month

    Board Meetings
    Fourth Monday of the month

    Meetings are held in the High School--James A. Gilmartin Community Room beginning at 6:30 p.m.