Fort Cherry JSHS

110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057

www.fortcherry.org

457 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Cherry Junior-Senior High School, located in McDonald, Pennsylvania, serves as the educational hub for the Fort Cherry School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, elective courses, and career-readiness opportunities. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff prioritize individual student growth and academic achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Cherry JSHS maintains an active extracurricular culture, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives designed to foster well-rounded development. The district leverages its resources to integrate modern technology into the learning experience while maintaining the values of a smaller, tight-knit school district. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with a focus on student well-being and community engagement, the school aims to produce responsible, capable graduates ready to contribute to their local and global communities.

457

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Cherry JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	11
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	28

White
411 (89.9%)
Two or More
28 (6.1%)
Hispanic
11 (2.4%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Fort Cherry SD
Phone:	(724)796-1551
Website:	http://www.fortcherry.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 7 86

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 77

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 94