Montoursville Area SHS

570 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montoursville Area Senior High School is a public secondary school located in the borough of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the primary high school for the Montoursville Area School District, the institution is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness, supported by a faculty dedicated to student development within the suburban Lycoming County setting.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a significant role in the local community through its robust athletic programs and student organizations. Montoursville Area SHS maintains a strong school spirit, often centered around its competitive sports teams and various performing arts initiatives. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.

570

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montoursville Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	22
Asian	6
Two or More	19

White
523 (91.8%)
Hispanic
22 (3.9%)
Two or More
19 (3.3%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)

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:	Montoursville Area SD
Phone:	(570)368-2611
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 9 145

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 140

Grade 12 151