MOSHANNON VALLEY JSHS

Moshannon Valley JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Moshannon Valley SD school district, located in Houtzdale, PA with about 429 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 29 teachers, Moshannon Valley JSHS 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.

Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School, located in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Moshannon Valley School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, emphasizing a commitment to both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its students. As a rural district school, it acts as a central pillar for the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational resources, Moshannon Valley JSHS strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the values of the surrounding region. Through its official website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding school calendars, policies, and ongoing district initiatives aimed at student success.

For more information, contact Moshannon Valley JSHS at (814) 378-7616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651-9410
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MOSHANNON VALLEY JSHS is a public Title I school in Houtzdale, PA with about 429 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
429
Teachers:
29.83
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 school
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 429 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOSHANNON VALLEY JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.