Harmony Area JSHS

Harmony Area SD
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
114 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Harmony Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Westover, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational hub for the Harmony Area School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, it provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is situated in a rural setting in Clearfield County, reflecting the tight-knit, community-focused nature often found in small-town Pennsylvania school districts.

The institution focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Like many schools of its size, Harmony Area JSHS emphasizes a balance between core academic requirements and extracurricular engagement, fostering a school culture where students have the opportunity to participate in various sports, clubs, and service organizations. By consolidating middle and high school grade levels into a single campus, the school aims to create a consistent support system for students as they transition through their teenage years.
114
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (98.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Harmony Area SD
Phone: (814)845-7655
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
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 18
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northern Cambria HS
Northern Cambria SD
309 Students
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714 (8.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th