Shamokin Area HS

2000 W State St
Shamokin, PA 17866

675 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shamokin Area Middle/High School is a comprehensive public secondary institution located in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, serving the students of the Shamokin Area School District. As a central educational hub for the region, the school is known for its deep-rooted history and its commitment to fostering academic, athletic, and extracurricular growth. The facility typically serves students from grades 7 through 12, offering a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while providing various pathways for college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, the school is a significant focal point for community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic teams, the "Indians." The district places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, ranging from special education services to advanced course opportunities. By integrating modern educational practices with a traditional focus on student development, Shamokin Area High School strives to prepare its graduates to become productive, engaged members of the local and broader Pennsylvania community.

675

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shamokin Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	73
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
550 (81.5%)
Hispanic
73 (10.8%)
Black
34 (5.0%)
Two or More
16 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
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:	Shamokin Area SD
Phone:	(570)648-5731
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 9 179

Grade 10 165

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 185