Moshannon Valley JSHS

Moshannon Valley SD
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
381 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School, located in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Moshannon Valley School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, emphasizing a commitment to both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its students. As a rural district school, it acts as a central pillar for the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational resources, Moshannon Valley JSHS strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the values of the surrounding region. Through its official website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding school calendars, policies, and ongoing district initiatives aimed at student success.
381
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    366 (96.1 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Moshannon Valley SD
Phone: (814)378-7616
Website: http://www.movalley.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
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 59
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 64
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 70
Gender Ratio