PLUM SHS

Plum SHS is a public high school that is part of the Plum Borough SD school district, located in Plum, PA with about 1,192 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, Plum SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Plum Senior High School, located at 900 Elicker Rd in Plum, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Plum Borough School District. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic rigor, college and career readiness, and the development of well-rounded citizens. The campus is designed to facilitate a wide array of learning opportunities, ranging from core academic subjects to elective programs in the arts, technology, and humanities.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Plum Senior High School emphasizes student engagement through an extensive offering of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school community is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and achievement. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Plum SHS at (412) 795-4880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Elicker Rd
Plum, PA 15239-1098
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PLUM SHS is a public school in Plum, PA with about 1,192 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plum Borough SD
Total Students:
1,192
Teachers:
76.57
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 1,192 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLUM SHS is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.3%
Black or African American
6.0%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.