West Branch Area HS

West Branch Area SD
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
314 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Branch Area Junior-Senior High School (JSHS), located in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the West Branch Area School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that integrates middle school (grades 7–8) and high school (grades 9–12) curricula. The institution focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a blend of core academic subjects, vocational training opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual and social development within the local community.

The school is characterized by its close-knit, small-town atmosphere, which allows for personalized attention and a supportive environment for its student body. Beyond the standard academic requirements, West Branch Area JSHS emphasizes student involvement through various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By maintaining a balance between traditional instruction and modern educational goals, the school aims to cultivate responsible, productive citizens while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent to a rural Pennsylvania school district.
314
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    299 (95.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    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: West Branch Area SD
Phone: (814)345-5615
Website: http://www.westbranch.org/Domain/9
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
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 85
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 57
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
520 Students
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866 (6.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th