District Overview
Southmoreland School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 2351 Route 981 in Alverton, Pennsylvania. Located within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan region and characterized by its fringe town setting, the district operates four academic facilities serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. As a non-charter, comprehensive public educational authority, Southmoreland provides a continuous K–12 academic pathway across Westmoreland County, offering structured programs across primary, middle, and secondary education levels to prepare students for post-secondary and career success.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total student body of 1,817 learners—comprising 943 male and 874 female students—with a remarkably balanced distribution averaging 130 to 150 students per grade level. To foster a well-supported educational environment, Southmoreland maintains a robust workforce totaling 364 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 244 classroom teachers, 113 support staff personnel, and 7 instructional aides, delivering an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio and ensuring comprehensive academic, administrative, and developmental support across all four district schools.
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Total Schools
1,817
Total Students
244.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southmoreland SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,695
Hispanic22
Black16
Asian6
Two or More77
American Indian1
  • White
    1,695 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    77 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (1.2%)
  • Black
    16 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Southmoreland SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,817*
Teachers (FTE):244.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Southmoreland SD
Found 4 Schools