LEECHBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Leechburg Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Leechburg Area SD school district, located in Leechburg, PA with about 237 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 22 teachers, Leechburg Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Leechburg Area High School is a small, public secondary school located in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As the primary high school for the Leechburg Area School District, the institution is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because of its size, the school emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty and students, creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and extracurricular involvement.

The school offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various elective opportunities, athletics, and student organizations designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. As a cornerstone of the local community, Leechburg Area High School maintains a proud tradition of local school spirit, with its athletics and events serving as central hubs for community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to individual student development, the school strives to equip its learners with the essential skills and values needed to succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Leechburg Area HS at (724) 842-0571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 1st St
Leechburg, PA 15656-1306
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LEECHBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leechburg, PA with about 237 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Leechburg Area SD
Total Students:
237
Teachers:
22.73
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 237 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEECHBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
0.4%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.