South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un

Serving 12 students in grades 7-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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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 12 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
25%
14%
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White
67%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
12 students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un students are White, 25% of students are Black, 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 1:1, 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
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 Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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