Montrose Area JSHS

www.masd.info

565 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Montrose Area Junior-Senior High School (JSHS) is a public secondary institution located in Montrose, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Montrose Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that integrates middle school and high school curriculum, focusing on academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and college and career readiness. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By utilizing their official website, http://www.masd.info, students, parents, and community members can access essential resources, including academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding faculty and school board activities. Montrose Area JSHS remains dedicated to its mission of maintaining high standards of excellence while adapting to the evolving needs of the students in Susquehanna County.

565

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montrose Area JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
533 (94.3%)
Hispanic
25 (4.4%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Montrose Area SD
Phone:	(570)278-3731
Website:	http://www.masd.info
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
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 86

Grade 8 112

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 82