Blue Mountain SD
2,424 Students
4 Schools
District Overview
Blue Mountain School District is an active, traditional public school system centered in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Located at 685 Red Dale Road within the Pottsville metropolitan region, the district operates four dedicated school facilities situated in a rural fringe environment. Serving a complete educational continuum from kindergarten through 12th grade, the district offers a stable, comprehensive academic structure for local families. Community members and researchers can learn more about its institutional framework or contact the central administrative team directly by visiting its official website at www.bmsd.org or calling (570) 366-0515.
The district educates a student body of 2,424 enrolled children, maintaining balanced cohorts across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. This student population includes 1,303 male and 1,121 female students, representing a predominantly White demographic alongside Hispanic, multiracial, Black, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander learners. To support its educational mission, Blue Mountain School District employs a robust workforce totaling 853 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 383 FTE classroom teachers, 42 FTE instructional aides, and 428 FTE support staff, establishing a high staff-to-student ratio focused on delivering personalized instruction, strong administrative oversight, and well-rounded student services.
The district educates a student body of 2,424 enrolled children, maintaining balanced cohorts across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. This student population includes 1,303 male and 1,121 female students, representing a predominantly White demographic alongside Hispanic, multiracial, Black, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander learners. To support its educational mission, Blue Mountain School District employs a robust workforce totaling 853 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 383 FTE classroom teachers, 42 FTE instructional aides, and 428 FTE support staff, establishing a high staff-to-student ratio focused on delivering personalized instruction, strong administrative oversight, and well-rounded student services.
4
Total Schools
2,424
Total Students
383.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,165 |
| Hispanic | 159 |
| Black | 25 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More | 49 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White2,165 (89.3%)
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Hispanic159 (6.6%)
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Two or More49 (2.0%)
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Black25 (1.0%)
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Asian23 (0.9%)
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American Indian2 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
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: | 2,424* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 383.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.3 |
Schools in Blue Mountain SD
Found 6 Schools
Not reported M - M
609 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
451 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
791 Students
High School 9th - 12th
561 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th