SCHUYLKILL HAVEN SHS

Schuylkill Haven SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Schuylkill Haven Area SD school district, located in Schuylkill Haven, PA with about 482 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 37 teachers, Schuylkill Haven SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Schuylkill Haven Senior High School, located in the borough of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, serves as a central pillar of the Schuylkill Haven Area School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a personalized approach to student success. The school emphasizes traditional values alongside modern educational techniques, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and civic engagement.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage student involvement and school spirit. By leveraging its position within the district and its active relationship with the local community, Schuylkill Haven Senior High School works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience. Through its official website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources and updates to support the ongoing development and achievements of its student body.

For more information, contact Schuylkill Haven SHS at (570) 385-6717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-1300
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN SHS is a public Title I school in Schuylkill Haven, PA with about 482 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
37.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 482 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHUYLKILL HAVEN SHS is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.