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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWEST AREA SD·NCES 421779002958

Northwest Area HS

243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655 · (570)542-4126 · Luzerne County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL416 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
416
High
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
36 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
173 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
78
Grade 8
76
Grade 9
61
Grade 10
70
Grade 11
73
Grade 12
58
Student demographics
White
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two+
1%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Quick facts

School name
Northwest Area HS
District
Northwest Area SD
Address
243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655
Phone
(570)542-4126
County
Luzerne County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
416
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
173 (42%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
421779002958
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked

About Northwest Area HS
How large is Northwest Area HS?
Northwest Area HS enrolls approximately 416 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Northwest Area HS serve?
Northwest Area HS serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Northwest Area HS is approximately 11.6:1 (36 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Northwest Area HS?
Northwest Area HS reports a student body of 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Northwest Area HS?
Northwest Area HS is overseen by Northwest Area SD in Luzerne County.
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