NEW CASTLE JHS
New Castle JHS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Castle Area SD school district, located in New Castle, PA with about 477 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, New Castle JHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
New Castle Junior High School, located at 310 E Lincoln Ave in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the New Castle Area School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during their transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of the high school experience, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration.
Beyond the classroom, New Castle Junior High emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages students to engage in various sports, clubs, and activities that help build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff aim to equip their students with the necessary tools and foundations to succeed both academically and as future citizens within the New Castle community.
For more information, contact New Castle JHS at (724) 656-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
NEW CASTLE JHS is a public Title I school in New Castle, PA with about 477 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Castle Area SD
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 32.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 477 students
- White
- 65.0%
- Black or African American
- 29.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.