Juniata SHS

Juniata County SD
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
485 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Juniata High School, located in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational institution for the Juniata County School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects alongside a variety of elective opportunities, the school aims to support the diverse interests and future goals of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Juniata High School encourages student development through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations. These programs are intended to promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit, helping students build well-rounded experiences during their high school years. As part of the Juniata County community, the school remains committed to maintaining high academic standards while serving as a hub for student growth and community engagement.
485
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    400 (82.5%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.3%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Juniata County SD
Phone: (717)436-2193
Website: http://www.jcsdk12.org/schools/juniata-high-school/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
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 9 106
Grade 10 120
Grade 11 136
Grade 12 123
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
5 Students
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044 (9.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th