Lenape Technical School

Lenape Technical School
2215 Chaplin Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
586 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lenape Technical School, located in Ford City, Pennsylvania, is a premier career and technical education (CTE) institution serving high school students across Armstrong County. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends rigorous academic instruction with hands-on, industry-specific training. By providing students with the opportunity to earn professional certifications and college credits, Lenape Tech prepares them to be both workforce-ready and well-equipped for success in post-secondary education.

The school is recognized for its modern facilities and diverse range of programs, which span fields such as healthcare, construction trades, engineering, culinary arts, and information technology. Beyond technical training, Lenape Tech fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes leadership, professional development, and community engagement. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, the school plays a vital role in the region by developing a highly skilled workforce and supporting the local economy.
586
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    570 (97.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.7%)
  • Black
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lenape Technical School
Phone: (724)763-7116
Website: http://www.lenapetech.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
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 10 130
Grade 11 218
Grade 12 238
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Armstrong JSHS
Armstrong SD
1,374 Students
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201 (2.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th