Donegal JHS

915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552

www.donegalsd.org

419 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Donegal Junior High School, located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Donegal School District. Serving students in the seventh and eighth grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more complex demands of high school. The facility emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, while also encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations to promote well-rounded personal development.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of providing quality educational experiences that inspire students to reach their full potential. With a focus on community and collaboration, Donegal Junior High integrates modern teaching methods and technology to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to prepare its students to be productive and responsible citizens within the Mount Joy community and beyond.

419

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donegal JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	82
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	18

White
300 (71.6%)
Hispanic
82 (19.6%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Black
12 (2.9%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)

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:	Donegal SD
Phone:	(717)928-2900
Website:	http://www.donegalsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 7 202

Grade 8 217