CURWENSVILLE AREA JSHS

Curwensville Area JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Curwensville Area SD school district, located in Curwensville, PA with about 492 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 38 teachers, Curwensville Area JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Curwensville Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Curwensville Area School District. As a combined junior and senior high school, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school prides itself on a community-oriented approach, focusing on preparing students for life beyond graduation—whether that involves entering the workforce, pursuing trade certifications, or attending post-secondary higher education institutions.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body through core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its role as a focal point in the local community, Curwensville Area JSHS emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work to cultivate student potential. Their commitment to technology and updated instructional practices reflects an ongoing effort to ensure students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving global landscape.

For more information, contact Curwensville Area JSHS at (814) 236-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833-1533
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CURWENSVILLE AREA JSHS is a public Title I school in Curwensville, PA with about 492 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
38.61
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 492 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CURWENSVILLE AREA JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
98.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.