SOLOMON/PLAINS JHS

Solomon/Plains JHS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD school district, located in Plains, PA with about 460 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, Solomon/Plains 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.

Solomon/Plains Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Plains, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The school provides a middle-level academic environment focused on transitioning students from elementary education to the more rigorous curriculum of the high school level. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and social development for early adolescents.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, offering a comprehensive range of core subjects including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, often complemented by various elective offerings and extracurricular activities. By providing a structured environment, Solomon/Plains aims to help students navigate the developmental challenges of their junior high years while preparing them for future success within the Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s secondary education system.

For more information, contact Solomon/Plains JHS at (570) 826-7224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.