West Shamokin JSHS

Armstrong SD
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
524 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School, located in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, is a comprehensive educational institution serving students in grades 7 through 12 within the Armstrong School District. As a junior-senior high school, it provides a centralized academic environment that bridges the gap between middle school and high school, offering a wide range of curriculum options, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Rural Valley community, fostering an environment that emphasizes school spirit, athletics, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, West Shamokin strives to provide its students with the necessary tools for success in a supportive, rural educational setting. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and the various programs available to the student body.
524
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    513 (97.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
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: Armstrong SD
Phone: (724)783-7040
Website: http://wshs.asd.k12.pa.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
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 7 123
Grade 8 93
Grade 9 134
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 54
Gender Ratio