SOUTHMORELAND SHS

Southmoreland SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Southmoreland SD school district, located in Alverton, PA with about 536 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 40 teachers, Southmoreland 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.

Southmoreland Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Alverton, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Southmoreland School District. As the primary high school for the district, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, including vocational training, arts, and technology-focused coursework. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing student development through both rigorous classroom learning and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, Southmoreland Senior High School maintains an active athletic and social culture, fostering school spirit through its mascot, the Scottie. The school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By offering a range of clubs, sports teams, and community service projects, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens while maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the values of the surrounding Westmoreland County community.

For more information, contact Southmoreland SHS at (724) 887-2010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.