G A R MEMORIAL JSHS

G A R Memorial JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD school district, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA with about 937 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 60 teachers, G A R Memorial JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

G.A.R. Memorial Junior/Senior High School is a historic public secondary school located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Named in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic—the fraternal organization of Union veterans of the American Civil War—the school has long served as a cornerstone of its local community. It offers a comprehensive educational program that includes a traditional core curriculum, various elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to support both the academic and personal development of students in grades 7 through 12.

As part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, the school functions under the broader mission of providing an equitable and challenging learning environment for its diverse student population. While the institution has deep roots in the city's history, it has continuously adapted to meet modern educational standards and technological requirements. The school emphasizes school spirit and community engagement, maintaining a long-standing tradition of athletic programs and student organizations that help foster a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact G A R Memorial JSHS at (570) 826-7165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.