North Star HS

North Star SD
400 Ohio St
Boswell, PA 15531
340 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Star High School, located in Boswell, Pennsylvania, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the North Star School District. As the home of the "Cougars," the school is deeply integrated into the local Somerset County community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. The school focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both personal growth and academic achievement.

The school’s digital presence, centered at its official website (nscougars.com), serves as a hub for communication between the district, students, and parents. Through this platform, the community can access information regarding school calendars, athletic schedules, faculty contacts, and district policies. By maintaining this connection, North Star High School strives to keep its stakeholders engaged and informed, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of the Boswell area's educational landscape.
340
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (96.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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 Star SD
Phone: (814)629-6651
Website: http://www.nscougars.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 2
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 78
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 79
Grade 12 78
Gender Ratio
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