Hamburg Area School District Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
The Hamburg Area School District is a public education district serving northern Berks County, Pennsylvania, and it spans 103 square miles. It encompasses three boroughs—Hamburg, Strausstown, and Shoemakersville—and five townships—Perry, Windsor, Tilden, Upper Bern, and Upper Tulpehocken—serving a student population of about 2,200. The district operates Hamburg Area High School (grades 9–12) and Hamburg Area Middle School (grades 6–8), along with three elementary centers. It maintains a staffing structure that includes professional, administrative, and support personnel to support district operations. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Richard J. Mextorf, and its governance includes regular Committee-of-the-Whole and Board meetings held at the James A. Gilmartin Community Room in Hamburg. In 2023, the district announced the launch of the Big Brother Big Sister SMART program, reflecting engagement in community partnerships and student support.