Octorara Area JSHS

226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310

www.octorara.k12.pa.us/

703 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Octorara Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Atglen, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Octorara Area School District. Situated in a rural setting in Chester County, the school combines middle and high school grades under one facility, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The district is known for its community-oriented approach, emphasizing a blend of rigorous core curriculum, vocational training opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to foster student growth and engagement.

Beyond its academic programming, Octorara Area JSHS maintains a strong commitment to integrating technology and modern learning standards into the classroom. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, aiming to provide a well-rounded environment that addresses the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, informed, and responsible citizens in an evolving global society.

703

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Octorara Area JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	129
Black	41
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
494 (70.3%)
Hispanic
129 (18.3%)
Black
41 (5.8%)
Two or More
35 (5.0%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Octorara Area SD
Phone:	(610)593-8223
Website:	http://www.octorara.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 194

Grade 11 181

Grade 12 199