Cowanesque Valley JSHS

Northern Tioga SD
51 North Fork Road
Westfield, PA 16950
358 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Cowanesque Valley Junior-Senior High School (CVJSHS) is a public secondary institution located in Westfield, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Northern Tioga School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a learning environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. As a rural district school, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is dedicated to cultivating a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student achievement and personal development. By offering a diverse array of core curriculum courses alongside various electives, athletics, and clubs, Cowanesque Valley JSHS strives to meet the unique needs and interests of its diverse student body. Through its official website, the school maintains strong communication with families and the community, providing access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding the academic services and programs available to support student growth.
358
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    349 (97.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Northern Tioga SD
Phone: (814)367-2233
Website: http://www.ntiogasd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
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 74
Grade 8 62
Grade 9 75
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio
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