Plum SHS

1,220 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plum Senior High School, located at 900 Elicker Rd in Plum, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Plum Borough School District. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic rigor, college and career readiness, and the development of well-rounded citizens. The campus is designed to facilitate a wide array of learning opportunities, ranging from core academic subjects to elective programs in the arts, technology, and humanities.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Plum Senior High School emphasizes student engagement through an extensive offering of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school community is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and achievement. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

1,220

Total Students

69.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plum SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,039
Hispanic	27
Black	77
Asian	12
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,039 (85.2%)
Black
77 (6.3%)
Two or More
63 (5.2%)
Hispanic
27 (2.2%)
Asian
12 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Plum Borough SD
Phone:	(412)795-4880
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 9 269

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 322

Grade 12 321