Chestnut Ridge SHS

Chestnut Ridge SD
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
470 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Chestnut Ridge Senior High School is a public secondary school located in New Paris, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Chestnut Ridge School District. Situated in a rural setting in Bedford County, the school functions as the primary educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. The school typically offers a standard high school curriculum, complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, which is a hallmark of many rural Pennsylvania districts. Chestnut Ridge focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit and local traditions. By prioritizing small-group interaction and personalized guidance, the school aims to provide its student body with the necessary tools to navigate both local and global challenges, maintaining a focus on academic rigor alongside character development.
470
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    451 (96.0%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    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: Chestnut Ridge SD
Phone: (814)839-4195
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
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 8 74
Grade 9 108
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bedford SHS
Bedford Area SD
495 Students
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522 (9.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th