GREATER NANTICOKE AREA SHS
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Greater Nanticoke Area SD school district, located in Nanticoke, PA with about 934 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 45 teachers, Greater Nanticoke Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school functions as the primary high school for the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The campus is situated on Kosciuszko Street and operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By fostering a community-focused environment, Greater Nanticoke Area SHS aims to develop students' academic potential while encouraging social responsibility and school spirit, remaining a central pillar of the local Nanticoke community.
For more information, contact Greater Nanticoke Area SHS at (570) 735-7781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nanticoke, PA 18634-2698
(570) 735-7781
GREATER NANTICOKE AREA SHS is a public Title I school in Nanticoke, PA with about 934 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greater Nanticoke Area SD
- Total Students:
- 934
- Teachers:
- 45.59
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 934 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREATER NANTICOKE AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.