Enrollment
24
High
STATE 738
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH MOUNTAIN SECURE TRMNT UNIT·NCES 420002500355
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
10056 South Mountain Rd, South Mountain, PA 17261 · (717) 749-4511 · Franklin County
GRADES 07–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
3.0:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
21 students
STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 9 | 6 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 7 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 21% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #661 of 713 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
+3 (+14%) vs 2020
-44% since 2000-01, when it was 43
Student : Teacher
3.0:1
was 2.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 8 | 3.0:1 | 88% (21) |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 8 | 3.1:1 | 88% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 8 | 1.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 8 | 2.6:1 | 86% (18) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 7 | 2.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 7 | 2.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 28 | 7 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
Since 2017-18: students up 60% (15 to 24); teachers up 14% (7 to 8).
About South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is a small high school in South Mountain, Pennsylvania, (ZIP code 17261). Students in grades 7 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 24 students. The average among high schools in Pennsylvania is roughly 738 students; this school is 97% smaller than that.
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un reports to South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit.
Black students make up a majority at South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un, at 63%. The remaining shares are 21% White and 17% Hispanic. Census estimates put the Black share of Franklin County's population at about 3%.
The school reported 8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 3.0:1. That is 9.8 students per teacher below the 12.8:1 average for high schools in Pennsylvania. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 88%. Among public schools in Franklin County, the average eligibility rate is 69%.
Census Bureau estimates for Franklin County show that the median household income is $77,003, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is one of 41 public schools in the county.
Mowrey Elementary School is located about 4.4 miles from South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un. The ten-mile area around South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un holds at least 8 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school enrolled 24 students in 2024-25, 3 more than the 21 it had in 2020-21.
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Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
157,379
Census ACS
Median income
$77,003
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
21,432 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Mowrey Elementary School4.4 mi · 534
- Fayetteville Elementary School5.3 mi · 481
- Guilford Hills Elementary School6.9 mi · 191
- Hooverville Elementary School7.5 mi · 317
- Summitview Elementary School7.7 mi · 363
- Fairfield Area High School7.7 mi · 277
Frequently asked questions
About South Mountain Secure Trmnt UnWhat is the total enrollment at South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un serve?
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
Approximately 3.0:1 students per teacher at South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
At South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un, the student body is approximately 21% White, 17% Hispanic, 63% Black.
What district is South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un in?
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is part of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit.
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