D S Keith Junior High School (Closed 2009)

D S Keith Junior High School serves 873 students in grades 7-9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
873 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend D S Keith Junior High School?
873 students attend D S Keith Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of D S Keith Junior High School students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D S Keith Junior High School?
D S Keith Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does D S Keith Junior High School offer ?
D S Keith Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is D S Keith Junior High School part of?
D S Keith Junior High School is part of Altoona Area School District.

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