GIRARD HIGH SCHOOL

Girard HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Girard SD school district, located in Girard, PA with about 518 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 35 teachers, Girard HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Girard High School, located in Girard, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Girard School District. Situated at 1135 Lake St, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with personal development. It serves the local community by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its district resources, Girard High School aims to maintain high standards of instructional quality while supporting the individual needs of its diverse student body. For more detailed information regarding specific programs, school calendars, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.girardsd.org.

For more information, contact Girard HS at (814) 774-5607 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417-1049
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GIRARD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Girard, PA with about 518 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Girard SD
Total Students:
518
Teachers:
35.18
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
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 518 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GIRARD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.