North Schuylkill JSHS

15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921

www.northschuylkill.net

1,008 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

North Schuylkill Junior-Senior High School, located in Ashland, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the North Schuylkill School District. Situated along Route 61, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that integrates middle and high school students, aiming to foster growth from early adolescence through graduation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong connection to the local community in Schuylkill County.

Beyond its core academic offerings, North Schuylkill JSHS is known for its active extracurricular culture, which includes a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. The school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its website at http://www.northschuylkill.net, the district keeps families informed about academic calendars, sports schedules, and administrative policies, reflecting its commitment to transparent communication and student development.

1,008

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Schuylkill JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	877
Hispanic	91
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
877 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
91 (9.0 %)
Two or More
19 (1.9 %)
Black
14 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Schuylkill SD
Phone:	(570)874-0495
Website:	http://www.northschuylkill.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,008
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 151

Grade 9 184

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 169

Grade 12 172