Moon Area SHS

8353 University Blvd
Moon Township, PA 15108

1,211 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Moon Area High School, located at 8353 University Blvd in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Moon Area School District. The school is known for its modern facility and commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and various elective options designed to cater to diverse student interests and career paths.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture of student involvement and community spirit. Moon Area High School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to promote leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, ensuring that students develop both academically and socially within the supportive environment of the Moon Township community.

1,211

Total Students

87.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moon Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	865
Hispanic	103
Black	73
Asian	70
Two or More	98
American Indian	2

White
865 (71.4%)
Hispanic
103 (8.5%)
Two or More
98 (8.1%)
Black
73 (6.0%)
Asian
70 (5.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Moon Area SD
Phone:	(412)264-9440
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 9 299

Grade 10 297

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 294