HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA JHS

Hollidaysburg Area JHS is a public middle school that is part of the Hollidaysburg Area SD school district, located in Hollidaysburg, PA with about 829 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Hollidaysburg Area JHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School (HAJHS), located at 1000 Hewit Street in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational facility within the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in their early adolescent years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to engage actively with their local community.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school maintains a strong school spirit, often referred to through the "Tiger" identity, as reflected in its website, TigerWires.com. This digital hub serves as a central point of communication for students, parents, and faculty, providing updates on school activities, athletic events, and extracurricular opportunities. By integrating traditional instruction with modern digital engagement, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High strives to cultivate a supportive and interconnected learning environment that prioritizes student success and well-being.

For more information, contact Hollidaysburg Area JHS at (814) 695-4426 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-2220
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HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA JHS is a public school in Hollidaysburg, PA with about 829 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
829
Teachers:
60.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 829 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA JHS is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.