BALD EAGLE AREA JSHS
Bald Eagle Area JSHS is a public high school that is part of the Bald Eagle Area SD school district, located in Wingate, PA with about 931 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, Bald Eagle Area JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Bald Eagle Area Junior-Senior High School (BEA JSHS) is a public secondary institution located in Wingate, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As the primary secondary school within the Bald Eagle Area School District, it functions as a central hub for the surrounding rural communities, emphasizing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and is deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving as a focal point for regional activities and school pride.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The institution places significant value on student development through athletics, arts, and vocational-technical opportunities, often partnering with neighboring institutions to expand career-readiness options for its students. By fostering a supportive environment, Bald Eagle Area JSHS strives to empower its student body to succeed as contributing members of their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Bald Eagle Area JSHS at (814) 355-4868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wingate, PA 16823-4740
(814) 355-4868
BALD EAGLE AREA JSHS is a public school in Wingate, PA with about 931 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bald Eagle Area SD
- Total Students:
- 931
- Teachers:
- 69.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 931 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALD EAGLE AREA JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.