BLUE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Blue Ridge HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Blue Ridge SD school district, located in New Milford, PA with about 273 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 23 teachers, Blue Ridge 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.

Blue Ridge High School, located at 5150 School Road in New Milford, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational hub for the Blue Ridge School District in Susquehanna County. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, typical of rural Pennsylvania districts. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong emphasis on student development and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Blue Ridge High School encourages student participation in a variety of athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture. By leveraging its location in the Endless Mountains region, the district focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships. The school remains dedicated to its mission of academic excellence and character building, serving as a pillar for the local New Milford community.

For more information, contact Blue Ridge HS at (570) 465-3144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.