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Enrollment
855
High
DISTRICT 536 · STATE 738
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHIKELLAMY SD·NCES 422154003569
Shikellamy HS
600 Walnut Street, Sunbury, PA 17801 · (570) 286-3713 · Northumberland County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL855 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
105%
898 students
DISTRICT 103% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
64.3%
PA avg 51.1% . +0.8pp since 2023
Math
40.8%
PA avg 43.0% . +8.8pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
855
+94 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
was 19.9:1
% White
75%
was 80%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About Shikellamy HS
Shikellamy HS is one of the medium-sized high schools in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, one of the schools within Shikellamy SD, with 855 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.
Shikellamy SD comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 2,682 students; Shikellamy HS is among them.
On demographics, Shikellamy HS reports that White students make up the majority at 75%. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Black. By comparison, Northumberland County as a whole is about 90% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.
Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 21.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Shikellamy HS higher than the state norm the norm. About 105% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Northumberland County (around 86%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.
In the area at large, the surrounding county (Northumberland County) shows that median household earnings sit near $60,583, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Shikellamy HS is one of 23 public schools in Northumberland County (combined enrollment of about 10,386 students).
Nearest neighbor: Chief Shikellamy Sch, around 1.4 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Shikellamy HS.
The campus sits in a town-based setting.
Trend over the last 7 years. Shikellamy HS's enrollment has edged up 12% since 2018, when it stood at 761 (now 855). The White share of enrollment shrank from 80% to 75% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 19.9:1 in 2018 to 21.5:1 in 2025.
On the community side, members of the Shikellamy HS community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Northumberland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
90,560
Census ACS
Median income
$60,583
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
10,386 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Shikellamy SD
- Chief Shikellamy SchElementary · 614 students
- Shikellamy MSMiddle · 588 students
- Oaklyn SchElementary · 375 students
- Priestley SchElementary · 250 students
Other schools in Sunbury
- Chief Shikellamy SchElementary · 614 students
- Oaklyn SchElementary · 375 students
Nearby schools
- Chief Shikellamy Sch1.4 mi · 614
- Oaklyn Sch1.6 mi · 375
- Shikellamy MS2.8 mi · 588
- Priestley Sch3.4 mi · 250
- Selinsgrove Area El Sch5.3 mi · 472
- Selinsgrove Area HS5.4 mi · 744
Frequently asked questions
About Shikellamy HSHow large is Shikellamy HS?
Shikellamy HS enrolls approximately 855 students in grades 09-12.
Is Shikellamy HS an elementary, middle, or high school?
Shikellamy HS is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Shikellamy HS have?
Shikellamy HS employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Shikellamy HS?
At Shikellamy HS, the student body is approximately 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Shikellamy HS public or private?
Shikellamy HS is a public K-12 school, overseen by Shikellamy SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.