Towanda Area JSHS

Towanda Area SD
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
720 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Towanda Area Junior-Senior High School (JSHS) is a public secondary school located in Towanda, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Towanda Area School District, the school functions as a hub for academic and extracurricular development within the rural Bradford County community. The campus is situated on High School Drive and provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth through a blend of rigorous academics, athletics, and fine arts programming. In addition to core curriculum requirements, the district typically offers various opportunities for career and technical education, often in coordination with local vocational centers. By combining traditional instruction with modern learning initiatives, Towanda Area JSHS strives to maintain strong community ties while equipping its student body with the skills necessary for success in a global society.
720
Total Students
41.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    689 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Towanda Area SD
Phone: (570)265-2101
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
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 7 127
Grade 8 128
Grade 9 140
Grade 10 117
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northern Tier Career Center
Northern Tier Career Center
10 Students
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848 (2.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th