Susquehanna Community JSHS

www.scschools.org

333 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Susquehanna Community Junior-Senior High School (JSHS), located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Susquehanna Community School District. Situated on Turnpike Street, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning community that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. The institution operates under the broader mission of the district to challenge students to reach their full potential through rigorous instruction and the integration of modern technology. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, faculty resources, and administrative policies through the district’s official website at http://www.scschools.org.

333

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Susquehanna Community JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	5
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	4

White
316 (94.9%)
Hispanic
5 (1.5%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Susquehanna Community SD
Phone:	(570)853-4921
Website:	http://www.scschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 7 59

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 38