Greater Johnstown SHS

917 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Greater Johnstown Senior High School, located at 222 Central Avenue in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Greater Johnstown School District. Situated in the heart of Cambria County, the school plays a central role in the community by providing comprehensive academic programs, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student body, reflecting the historical and evolving character of the Johnstown area.

The school is committed to fostering student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various support services aimed at meeting the academic and social needs of its pupils. Beyond core academics, Greater Johnstown SHS typically emphasizes school spirit and community engagement through its athletic programs, clubs, and cultural activities. By focusing on modern educational standards and the specific needs of the local community, the institution strives to provide a stable learning environment that helps students navigate their transition from adolescence to adulthood.

917

Total Students

71.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Johnstown SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	65
Black	353
Asian	1
Two or More	165
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
353 (38.5%)
White
331 (36.1%)
Two or More
165 (18.0%)
Hispanic
65 (7.1%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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:	Greater Johnstown SD
Phone:	(814)533-5670
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 8 205

Grade 9 176

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 174

Grade 12 187