Montgomery JSHS

417 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Montgomery Junior-Senior High School (JSHS) is a public secondary school located in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Montgomery Area School District, the school is situated in a rural community in Lycoming County. It operates with a focus on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from middle school to high school, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit environment, which allows for closer faculty-student relationships and a strong sense of community spirit. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Montgomery JSHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which are central to the student experience in this small-town setting. The facility on Penn Street serves as a focal point for the district, reflecting its commitment to fostering academic growth and character development within the local Montgomery area.

417

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
381 (91.4%)
Hispanic
18 (4.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Montgomery Area SD
Phone:	(570)547-1608
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
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 7 85

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 73

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 65