Blackhawk HS

762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blackhawk High School, located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Blackhawk School District. It is a public secondary institution that focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a hub for regional events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit, particularly through its athletic programs, which compete under the "Cougars" mascot.

Academically, the school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. Beyond core coursework, Blackhawk High School typically offers a range of elective courses, arts programs, and clubs, allowing students to explore diverse interests. By balancing traditional education with student development initiatives, the school aims to create a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for its student body.

762

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackhawk HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	714
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
714 (93.7 %)
Two or More
21 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (1.4 %)
Black
10 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Blackhawk SD
Phone:	(724)846-9600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 9 194

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 185