Susquenita HS

Susquenita High School
Duncannon, PA 17020

www.susq.k12.pa.us

503 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Susquenita High School, located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Susquenita School District. Situated in a rural setting along the Susquehanna River, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The high school caters to students in grades 9 through 12, fostering an environment that aims to prepare pupils for both collegiate success and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Susquenita High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school utilizes its official website, http://www.susq.k12.pa.us, as a primary resource for parents and students to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and community events. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and localized community engagement, the school serves as a vital pillar for the families living within its Duncannon-area attendance zone.

503

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Susquenita HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
439 (87.3 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.2 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Susquenita SD
Phone:	(717)957-6000
Website:	http://www.susq.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 9 141

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 116

Grade 12 120