Windber Area HS

www.windberschools.org

332 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Windber Area High School, located in Windber, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the Windber Area School District, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes the development of well-rounded students, encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and student organizations alongside traditional classroom learning, all with the goal of preparing graduates for post-secondary success in college or the workforce.

The institution prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of the region. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school works to provide a supportive landscape where students can navigate their academic journey effectively. With a focus on both technological integration and fundamental educational practices, Windber Area High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools to adapt to an evolving modern world while staying connected to the values of the local community.

332

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windber Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
315 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Windber Area SD
Phone:	(814)467-4567
Website:	http://www.windberschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 9 88

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 81