Dunmore JSHS

(570)346-2043

674 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Dunmore Junior-Senior High School (JSHS), located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Dunmore School District. The school typically enrolls students in grades 7 through 12, providing a unified campus environment that bridges the transition from middle school to high school. As a central pillar of the small, close-knit borough of Dunmore, the school is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and school pride, deeply integrated into the local culture of the Scranton metropolitan area.

Academically, the school offers a standard secondary curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to support student development both inside and outside the classroom. The institution places a significant emphasis on traditional academic achievement and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for post-secondary education or the workforce. Because of its size and location, Dunmore JSHS often serves as a focal point for local social and athletic events, fostering long-standing traditions and a dedicated alumni network.

674

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunmore JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	74
Black	38
Asian	38
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
500 (74.2%)
Hispanic
74 (11.0%)
Black
38 (5.6%)
Asian
38 (5.6%)
Two or More
23 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Dunmore SD
Phone:	(570)346-2043
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 122

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 87

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 120