Hollidaysburg Area JHS

www.hasdtigers.com

756 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School (HAJHS), located at 1000 Hewit Street in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational facility within the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in their early adolescent years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to engage actively with their local community.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school maintains a strong school spirit, often referred to through the "Tiger" identity, as reflected in its website, TigerWires.com. This digital hub serves as a central point of communication for students, parents, and faculty, providing updates on school activities, athletic events, and extracurricular opportunities. By integrating traditional instruction with modern digital engagement, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High strives to cultivate a supportive and interconnected learning environment that prioritizes student success and well-being.

756

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hollidaysburg Area JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	700
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
700 (92.6%)
Two or More
21 (2.8%)
Asian
16 (2.1%)
Hispanic
15 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hollidaysburg Area SD
Phone:	(814)695-4426
Website:	http://www.hasdtigers.com
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 7 219

Grade 8 260

Grade 9 277