St Marys Area SHS

977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857

609 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Marys Area Senior High School is a public secondary school located in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, serving students within the St. Marys Area School District. The school is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. Beyond core subjects, the school typically offers a variety of elective courses, honors programs, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, all aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

As a staple of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal and academic potential. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational resources, St. Marys Area Senior High School plays a central role in the development of the youth in Elk County, striving to equip graduates with the skills, values, and knowledge necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

609

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St Marys Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	585
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
585 (96.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.3 %)
Asian
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:	Saint Marys Area SD
Phone:	(814)834-7831
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 9 146

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 152