SOUTH MOUNTAIN SECURE TRMNT UN

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is a public high school that is part of the South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit school district, located in South Mountain, PA with about 15 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit (SMSTU)**, located in South Mountain, Pennsylvania, is a state-operated facility that functions primarily as a secure residential rehabilitation center for adjudicated youth. Operated under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the facility is designed to provide intensive treatment, behavioral intervention, and academic programming for young men who have been placed in the juvenile justice system.

The primary mission of the facility is to balance public safety with the rehabilitation of its residents. To achieve this, the center provides a structured environment that integrates evidence-based therapeutic services, substance abuse counseling, and vocational training alongside a formal educational curriculum. By focusing on skill development, accountability, and the stabilization of behavioral patterns, the South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit aims to successfully reintegrate these youth into their communities and reduce the likelihood of future recidivism.

For more information, contact South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un at (717) 749-4511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.