BOYERTOWN AREA SHS

Boyertown Area SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boyertown Area SD school district, located in Boyertown, PA with about 2,162 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 138 teachers, Boyertown Area SHS 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.

Boyertown Area Senior High School (BASH), located in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary high school for the Boyertown Area School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment opportunities, alongside various vocational and technical training programs. The campus culture emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to diverse student-led clubs and community service initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, BASH places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community engagement. The school serves as a central hub for the Boyertown area, frequently hosting district-wide events and maintaining deep roots within the local community. By focusing on a "student-centered" approach, the faculty and staff aim to provide a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both personal growth and academic achievement, helping students navigate the transition from high school to their future professional or collegiate endeavors.

For more information, contact Boyertown Area SHS at (610) 369-7435 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 N Monroe St
Boyertown, PA 19512-1299
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BOYERTOWN AREA SHS is a public Title I school in Boyertown, PA with about 2,162 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Boyertown Area SD
Total Students:
2,162
Teachers:
138.67
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
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 2,162 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BOYERTOWN AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.