Greater Nanticoke Area SHS

698 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school functions as the primary high school for the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The campus is situated on Kosciuszko Street and operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By fostering a community-focused environment, Greater Nanticoke Area SHS aims to develop students' academic potential while encouraging social responsibility and school spirit, remaining a central pillar of the local Nanticoke community.

698

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	140
Black	54
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
464 (66.5%)
Hispanic
140 (20.1%)
Black
54 (7.7%)
Two or More
34 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Greater Nanticoke Area SD
Phone:	(570)735-7781
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 9 167

Grade 10 192

Grade 11 175

Grade 12 164