Northwest Area HS

Northwest Area SD
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
416 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Northwest Area High School, located in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Northwest Area School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on core curriculum requirements, elective courses, and college-preparatory opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering participation in extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student government, and various clubs. As a smaller district, Northwest Area High School is often characterized by a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to support student growth and development within the local region.
416
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    398 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: Northwest Area SD
Phone: (570)542-4126
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
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 7 78
Grade 8 76
Grade 9 61
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Berwick Area HS
Berwick Area SD
782 Students
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603 (8.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th