SHANKSVILLE-STONYCREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Shanksville-Stonycreek HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Shanksville-Stonycreek SD school district, located in Shanksville, PA with about 97 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 7 teachers, Shanksville-Stonycreek HS 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.

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School is a small, rural public school located in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Serving as a central hub for the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District, the school is known for its intimate academic environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized educational experience for students in Somerset County. Despite its small size, the school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry.

The school is perhaps most historically recognized for its location in the immediate vicinity of the Flight 93 National Memorial. Because of this proximity, the school community has played a significant role in honoring the legacy of the passengers and crew who perished in the 9/11 attacks. This unique historical context often shapes the school’s culture, fostering a strong sense of community pride, resilience, and patriotism among its student body and staff. The school remains a tight-knit institution that emphasizes traditional values and community engagement.

For more information, contact Shanksville-Stonycreek HS at (814) 267-4649 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.