Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School serves 170 students in grades 7.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7
Total Students
170 students
Showing 1996–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Showing 1996–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
91%
60%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School?
170 students attend Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School?
Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School offer ?
Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7
What school district is Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School part of?
Jim Thorpe Area Junior High School is part of Jim Thorpe Area School District.
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