Blue Mountain SD

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.
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Total Schools
2,424
Total Students
383.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Mountain SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,165
Hispanic159
Black25
Asian23
Two or More49
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,165 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    159 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    49 (2.0%)
  • Black
    25 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    23 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Blue Mountain SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other2
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