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South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un

10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un serves 25 students in grades 7-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 25 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
8	1
9	5
10	5
11	5
12	9

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Total Students

25 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
2023	11
2022	12
2021	21
2020	25
2019	25
2018	26
2017	26
2016	18
2015	21
2014	24
2013	9
2012	20
2011	28
2010	127
2009	78
2008	38
2007	24
2006	39
2005	51
2004	49
2003	50
2002	49
2001	43
2000	39
1999	45

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
2023	8
2022	9
2021	8
2020	8
2019	8
2018	8
2017	8
2016	7
2015	7
2014	7
2013	7
2012	7
2011	7
2010	8
2008	8
2007	7
2006	7

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School Rankings

The of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (PA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2023	1:1	13:1	1:1
2022	1:1	13:1	1:1
2021	3:1	14:1	3:1
2020	3:1	14:1	3:1
2019	3:1	14:1	3:1
2018	3:1	15:1	3:1
2017	3:1	14:1	3:1
2016	3:1	15:1	3:1
2015	3:1	15:1	3:1
2014	3:1	15:1	3:1
2013	1:1	15:1	1:1
2012	3:1	15:1	3:1
2011	4:1	14:1	4:1
2010	17:1	14:1	16:1
2008	5:1	14:1	5:1
2007	3:1	16:1	3:1
2006	6:1	16:1	6:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2023	9%	14%	9%
2022	8%	14%	8%
2021	10%	13%	10%
2018	19%	11%	19%
2017	19%	11%	19%
2015	9%	10%	9%
2014	4%	9%	4%
2012	5%	9%	5%
2011	4%	8%	4%
2010	16%	9%	16%
2009	13%	7%	13%
2008	20%	7%	21%
2007	13%	7%	13%
2006	18%	6%	18%
2005	18%	6%	18%
2004	18%	6%	18%
2003	22%	5%	22%
2002	18%	5%	18%
2001	19%	5%	19%
2000	13%	4%	13%
1999	11%	4%	11%

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Black

80%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2023	55%	14%	55%
2022	25%	14%	25%
2021	38%	15%	38%
2020	64%	15%	64%
2019	64%	15%	64%
2018	54%	15%	54%
2017	54%	15%	54%
2016	78%	15%	78%
2015	53%	15%	53%
2014	71%	15%	71%
2013	56%	15%	56%
2012	60%	15%	60%
2011	79%	15%	79%
2010	62%	15%	62%
2009	61%	16%	61%
2008	55%	16%	56%
2007	67%	16%	67%
2006	26%	16%	26%
2005	24%	16%	24%
2004	22%	16%	22%
2003	36%	15%	36%
2002	47%	15%	47%
2001	56%	15%	56%
2000	49%	15%	49%
1999	42%	15%	42%

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White

12%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2023	36%	62%	36%
2022	67%	63%	67%
2021	52%	63%	52%
2020	36%	65%	36%
2019	36%	65%	36%
2018	27%	66%	27%
2017	27%	66%	27%
2016	22%	68%	22%
2015	38%	68%	38%
2014	25%	69%	25%
2013	33%	70%	33%
2012	30%	71%	30%
2011	14%	71%	14%
2010	19%	72%	19%
2009	23%	73%	23%
2008	23%	74%	23%
2007	20%	74%	20%
2006	56%	75%	56%
2005	58%	76%	58%
2004	57%	76%	57%
2003	42%	77%	42%
2002	35%	78%	35%
2001	25%	78%	25%
2000	38%	79%	38%
1999	47%	79%	47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2013)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2013	11%	2%	11%
2012	5%	2%	5%
2011	3%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.34

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2023	0.57	0.58	0.57
2022	0.49	0.57	0.49
2021	0.58	0.57	0.58
2020	0.47	0.54	0.47
2019	0.47	0.54	0.47
2018	0.61	0.53	0.61
2017	0.61	0.53	0.61
2016	0.35	0.51	0.35
2015	0.57	0.51	0.57
2014	0.44	0.50	0.44
2013	0.57	0.48	0.57
2012	0.55	0.47	0.55
2011	0.37	0.47	0.37
2010	0.58	0.46	0.55
2009	0.58	0.44	0.55
2008	0.64	0.43	0.58
2007	0.51	0.42	0.50
2006	0.59	0.41	0.59
2005	0.58	0.40	0.58
2004	0.60	0.40	0.60
2003	0.65	0.39	0.65
2002	0.63	0.37	0.63
2001	0.60	0.37	0.59
2000	0.60	0.35	0.60
1999	0.60	0.35	0.60

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Eligible for

88%

60%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Pennsylvania	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District
2023	100%	54%	100%
2022	75%	50%	75%
2021	86%	49%	86%
2020	88%	48%	88%
2019	88%	48%	88%
2010	98%	31%	98%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?

25 students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What grades does South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un offer ?

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un part of?

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is part of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 25 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education