POTTSGROVE SHS
Pottsgrove SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pottsgrove SD school district, located in Pottstown, PA with about 1,001 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 66 teachers, Pottsgrove 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.
Pottsgrove Senior High School, located at 1345 Kauffman Road in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Pottsgrove School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective tracks. Beyond the traditional classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, all aimed at fostering personal growth and community engagement.
The institution is deeply rooted in the local Pottsgrove community and focuses on cultivating an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for the demands of college and the modern workforce, Pottsgrove SHS utilizes a variety of resources to support student achievement and career readiness. By encouraging students to participate in both scholarly and extracurricular pursuits, the school strives to develop responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to contribute effectively to society after graduation.
For more information, contact Pottsgrove SHS at (610) 326-5105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pottstown, PA 19464-2303
(610) 326-5105
POTTSGROVE SHS is a public Title I school in Pottstown, PA with about 1,001 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pottsgrove SD
- Total Students:
- 1,001
- Teachers:
- 66.91
- 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 targeted assistance 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 1,001 students
- White
- 67.3%
- Black or African American
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.