BLOOMSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Bloomsburg Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bloomsburg Area SD school district, located in Bloomsburg, PA with about 410 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Bloomsburg Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Bloomsburg Area High School, located at 1200 Railroad Street in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bloomsburg Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Through a variety of rigorous core courses, elective options, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for success in a global society.
Beyond the classroom, Bloomsburg Area High School emphasizes community engagement and student development through its diverse range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while maintaining strong academic standards. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a connection to the broader community, the high school remains a central pillar of the Bloomsburg area, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Bloomsburg Area HS at (570) 784-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-3613
(570) 784-6100
BLOOMSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bloomsburg, PA with about 410 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bloomsburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 410
- Teachers:
- 35.23
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 410 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLOOMSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.