Armstrong JSHS
1,374 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Armstrong Junior-Senior High School (AJSHS), located in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Armstrong School District. The school was established as part of a district-wide consolidation effort, bringing together students from the former Kittanning and Ford City high schools into a modern, comprehensive facility. It serves a large geographical area, offering a wide array of academic programs that span from seventh through twelfth grade, aiming to provide a seamless educational experience as students transition from middle school to high school graduation.
Academically and extracurricularly, Armstrong JSHS emphasizes a blend of traditional core curriculum with diverse elective opportunities, including STEM initiatives, vocational-technical pathways, and advanced placement courses. The school is known for its robust athletic programs and various student clubs, which play a central role in fostering school spirit and community involvement. By centralizing resources at the Buffington Drive campus, the district aims to provide students with state-of-the-art learning environments and equitable access to technology and extracurricular support services across the Armstrong County region.
Academically and extracurricularly, Armstrong JSHS emphasizes a blend of traditional core curriculum with diverse elective opportunities, including STEM initiatives, vocational-technical pathways, and advanced placement courses. The school is known for its robust athletic programs and various student clubs, which play a central role in fostering school spirit and community involvement. By centralizing resources at the Buffington Drive campus, the district aims to provide students with state-of-the-art learning environments and equitable access to technology and extracurricular support services across the Armstrong County region.
1,374
Total Students
115.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,320 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 24 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White1,320 (96.1%)
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Black24 (1.7%)
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Hispanic15 (1.1%)
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Asian7 (0.5%)
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Two or More7 (0.5%)
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American Indian1 (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: | Armstrong SD |
| Phone: | (724)548-7600 |
| Website: | http://ajshs.asd.k12.pa.us |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,374 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 115.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
276
Grade 8
264
Grade 9
291
Grade 10
212
Grade 11
157
Grade 12
174
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 276 |
| Grade 8 | 264 |
| Grade 9 | 291 |
| Grade 10 | 212 |
| Grade 11 | 157 |
| Grade 12 | 174 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 685 | 49.9% |
| Male | 689 | 50.1% |
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