South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un serves 24 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un's student population of 24 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
24 students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 17% 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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