JAMES M COUGHLIN JSHS

James M Coughlin JSHS is a public high school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD school district, located in Wilkes Barre, PA with about 876 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, James M Coughlin JSHS 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.

It is important to note that **James M. Coughlin Junior-Senior High School has been permanently closed.** As part of a major consolidation project by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, the Coughlin campus was shuttered, and its students were integrated into the new **Wilkes-Barre Area High School**, which opened in 2021 to serve the entire district.

Historically, James M. Coughlin High School was a landmark institution in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, serving as a hub for secondary education for generations of students. Located on North Washington Street, the school was known for its deep-rooted traditions, a spirited athletic program—notably the "Crusaders"—and a strong sense of community pride. The aging infrastructure of the original building, which had served the city for over a century, eventually became a primary driver for the district’s decision to transition toward a centralized, modern facility.

Today, the site that once housed Coughlin High School serves as a reminder of the district's evolution. While the physical building has been decommissioned, the legacy of the school continues through the collective history of its alumni and its integration into the current Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Families looking for information regarding current academic programs, student resources, or administrative details for the area should now direct their inquiries to the official [Wilkes-Barre Area School District website](https://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/).

For more information, contact James M Coughlin JSHS at (570) 826-7111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.