SUSQUENITA HIGH SCHOOL

Susquenita HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Susquenita SD school district, located in Duncannon, PA with about 471 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 41 teachers, Susquenita HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Susquenita High School, located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Susquenita School District. Situated in a rural setting along the Susquehanna River, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The high school caters to students in grades 9 through 12, fostering an environment that aims to prepare pupils for both collegiate success and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Susquenita High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school utilizes its official website, http://www.susq.k12.pa.us, as a primary resource for parents and students to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and community events. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and localized community engagement, the school serves as a vital pillar for the families living within its Duncannon-area attendance zone.

For more information, contact Susquenita HS at (717) 957-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

309 Schoolhouse Road
Duncannon, PA 17020-9582
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SUSQUENITA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duncannon, PA with about 471 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Susquenita SD
Total Students:
471
Teachers:
41.83
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 471 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUSQUENITA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
42.9%
Male
57.1%

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.