Sto-Rox JSHS

422 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School, located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Sto-Rox 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 mix of core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Sto-Rox area, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to support student development in a region with a rich industrial history.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School emphasizes student engagement through athletic programs, performing arts, and various clubs, which are central to the school’s identity and "Viking" spirit. The district is characterized by its dedication to addressing the unique socioeconomic challenges faced by its student body, utilizing various school improvement initiatives to enhance academic outcomes, foster a positive school climate, and ensure that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for graduation and career readiness.

422

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sto-Rox JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	25
Black	245
Asian	1
Two or More	58

Black
245 (58.1%)
White
93 (22.0%)
Two or More
58 (13.7%)
Hispanic
25 (5.9%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sto-Rox SD
Phone:	(412)771-3213
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 7 58

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 78