Girard HS

www.girardsd.org

511 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Girard High School, located in Girard, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Girard School District. Situated at 1135 Lake St, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with personal development. It serves the local community by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its district resources, Girard High School aims to maintain high standards of instructional quality while supporting the individual needs of its diverse student body. For more detailed information regarding specific programs, school calendars, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.girardsd.org.

511

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Girard HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
465 (91.0 %)
Two or More
21 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Girard SD
Phone:	(814)774-5607
Website:	http://www.girardsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 9 145

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 132

Grade 12 116