ST MARYS AREA SHS

St Marys Area SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Saint Marys Area SD school district, located in Saint Marys, PA with about 707 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 44 teachers, St Marys Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

St. Marys Area Senior High School is a public secondary school located in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, serving students within the St. Marys Area School District. The school is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. Beyond core subjects, the school typically offers a variety of elective courses, honors programs, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, all aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

As a staple of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal and academic potential. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational resources, St. Marys Area Senior High School plays a central role in the development of the youth in Elk County, striving to equip graduates with the skills, values, and knowledge necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact St Marys Area SHS at (814) 834-7831 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857-2832
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ST MARYS AREA SHS is a public Title I school in Saint Marys, PA with about 707 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
707
Teachers:
44.44
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
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 707 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ST MARYS AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.