NORTH SCHUYLKILL JSHS

North Schuylkill JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Schuylkill SD school district, located in Ashland, PA with about 900 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 65 teachers, North Schuylkill JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

North Schuylkill Junior-Senior High School, located in Ashland, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the North Schuylkill School District. Situated along Route 61, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that integrates middle and high school students, aiming to foster growth from early adolescence through graduation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong connection to the local community in Schuylkill County.

Beyond its core academic offerings, North Schuylkill JSHS is known for its active extracurricular culture, which includes a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. The school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its website at http://www.northschuylkill.net, the district keeps families informed about academic calendars, sports schedules, and administrative policies, reflecting its commitment to transparent communication and student development.

For more information, contact North Schuylkill JSHS at (570) 874-0495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921-9301
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NORTH SCHUYLKILL JSHS is a public Title I school in Ashland, PA with about 900 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
900
Teachers:
65.3
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 900 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH SCHUYLKILL JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.