KUTZTOWN AREA SHS

Kutztown Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Kutztown Area SD school district, located in Kutztown, PA with about 442 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Kutztown Area SHS 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.

Kutztown Area Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Kutztown Area School District. Situated on Trexler Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often leveraging its proximity to Kutztown University to provide students with a robust academic environment. The school is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kutztown Area Senior High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere that encourages student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. By combining modern educational resources with a focus on community values, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving global landscape.

For more information, contact Kutztown Area SHS at (610) 683-7346 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530-9722
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KUTZTOWN AREA SHS is a public school in Kutztown, PA with about 442 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kutztown Area SD
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
37.68
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
Not a Title I school
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 442 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KUTZTOWN AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Black or African American
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.