Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School serves 1,285 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School?
1,285 students attend Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School?
Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School offer ?
Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School part of?
Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School is part of Shamokin Area School District.
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