BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

Blue Mountain HS is a public high school that is part of the Blue Mountain SD school district, located in Schuylkill Haven, PA with about 900 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Blue Mountain HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Blue Mountain High School, located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Blue Mountain School District. Situated in the heart of Schuylkill County, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student body from several surrounding communities, fostering a localized school spirit and a strong sense of community engagement.

Academically, the high school emphasizes a traditional curriculum balanced with opportunities for extracurricular development, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By focusing on modern instructional methods and maintaining a connection to the district's broader mission, Blue Mountain High School aims to cultivate critical thinking and civic responsibility in its students. For those interested in district policies, academic calendars, or specific department information, the school maintains an official portal at [www.bmsd.org](http://www.bmsd.org).

For more information, contact Blue Mountain HS at (570) 366-0511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-9801
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BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Schuylkill Haven, PA with about 900 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Blue Mountain SD
Total Students:
900
Teachers:
60
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 900 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.