Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS

Turkeyfoot Valley Area SD
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
126 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior-Senior High School (JSHS) is a small, rural public school located in Confluence, Pennsylvania. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school functions as a tight-knit educational community nestled within the scenic Laurel Highlands. Because of its size, the school is known for fostering a personalized environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close rapport with faculty and staff, allowing for more individualized attention throughout their secondary education.

Academically and extracurricularly, Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS plays a central role in the local community. The school offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various vocational and elective opportunities, often leveraging its location to provide a unique rural educational experience. Despite its small enrollment, the school maintains an active presence in regional athletics and student organizations, emphasizing a well-rounded approach that prepares students for post-secondary education or the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values characteristic of a close-knit Pennsylvania valley community.
126
Total Students
12.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (96.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Turkeyfoot Valley Area SD
Phone: (814)395-3621
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
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 26
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northern Garrett High School
Garrett County Public Schools
439 Students
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