South Williamsport Area JSHS

700 Percy St
South Williamsport, PA 17702

www.mounties.k12.pa.us

478 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

South Williamsport Area Junior-Senior High School (JSHS), located at 700 Percy St in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the South Williamsport Area School District. As a combined junior-senior high school, the institution supports students in grades 7 through 12, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare them for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth within the local Mountie spirit.

In addition to its core academic offerings, South Williamsport Area JSHS provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student clubs. The school’s mission centers on providing a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages academic excellence, technological literacy, and civic responsibility. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, the district aims to ensure that students receive personalized attention while accessing the resources necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive educational landscape.

478

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Williamsport Area JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	7
Black	16
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
432 (90.4%)
Two or More
22 (4.6%)
Black
16 (3.3%)
Hispanic
7 (1.5%)
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:	South Williamsport Area SD
Phone:	(570)326-2684
Website:	http://www.mounties.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 7 101

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 66

Grade 12 76