Leechburg Area HS

177 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leechburg Area High School is a small, public secondary school located in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As the primary high school for the Leechburg Area School District, the institution is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because of its size, the school emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty and students, creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and extracurricular involvement.

The school offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various elective opportunities, athletics, and student organizations designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. As a cornerstone of the local community, Leechburg Area High School maintains a proud tradition of local school spirit, with its athletics and events serving as central hubs for community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to individual student development, the school strives to equip its learners with the essential skills and values needed to succeed in their future endeavors.

177

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leechburg Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
164 (92.7%)
Two or More
10 (5.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Leechburg Area SD
Phone:	(724)842-0571
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 61

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 42