West Perry SHS

West Perry SD
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
686 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Perry Senior High School, located in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Perry School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of the surrounding Perry County region while offering a broad curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities.

In addition to its traditional academic offerings, West Perry Senior High School emphasizes student development through a range of athletic programs, arts, and clubs. The campus acts as a central hub for the district’s high school operations, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit. By balancing academic rigor with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to foster both the intellectual growth and personal character of its students within the rural landscape of central Pennsylvania.
686
Total Students
46.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    651 (94.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Perry SD
Phone: (717)789-3931
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
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 9 197
Grade 10 170
Grade 11 156
Grade 12 163
Gender Ratio
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