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.
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

Student Demographics for Armstrong JSHS
Demographic Student Count
White1,320
Hispanic15
Black24
Asian7
Two or More7
American Indian1
  • White
    1,320 (96.1%)
  • Black
    24 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.5%)
  • 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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Armstrong JSHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 7276
Grade 8264
Grade 9291
Grade 10212
Grade 11157
Grade 12174
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Armstrong JSHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female68549.9%
Male68950.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)