Greater Latrobe JHS

499 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Greater Latrobe Junior High School, located at 130 High School Rd in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, serves as a pivotal educational institution within the Greater Latrobe School District. Catering to students in grades 7 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility is situated on a shared campus setting, which allows for a cohesive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development during a formative stage of adolescence.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the junior high is known for fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various academic clubs. By maintaining a balance between academic achievement and student wellness, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to Greater Latrobe Senior High School while instilling the values and school spirit synonymous with the "Wildcat" community.

499

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Latrobe JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
458 (91.8%)
Two or More
17 (3.4%)
Hispanic
15 (3.0%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Greater Latrobe SD
Phone:	(724)539-4265
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 7 266

Grade 8 233