West Shamokin Junior–Senior High School (WSHS) is a small, public high school located in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is one of three high schools operated by the Armstrong School District. West Shamokin was founded in June 2000 to consolidate the Shannock Valley Jr/Sr and the Dayton Jr/Sr high schools.
| West Shamokin Junior–Senior High School | |
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| Address | |
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178 Wolf Drive Rural Valley , Armstrong County , Pennsylvania 16249-9720 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°41′34″N 79°20′22″W / 40.6928427°N 79.3394846°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public secondary school |
| Established | 2000 |
| School district | Armstrong School District |
| NCES District ID | 4202590[1] |
| School code | PA-128030852-7640 |
| CEEB code | 394310 |
| NCES School ID | 420259000517[2] |
| Principal | Stephen Shutters |
| Faculty | 52.35 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 529[2] (2021-2022) |
| • Grade 7 | 107 |
| • Grade 8 | 121 |
| • Grade 9 | 122 |
| • Grade 10 | 67 |
| • Grade 11 | 51 |
| • Grade 12 | 61 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.11:1[2] |
| Color(s) | Black and Silver |
| Athletics | Basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf |
| Athletics conference | PIAA[3] |
| Nickname | Wolves |
| USNWR ranking | 3,439[4] |
| Website | wshs |
Admissions edit
The school is 98% white.[2] Some students with disabilities attend the school, and dedicated staff are available to these students.[5]
Curriculum edit
Students can attend Lenape Technical School for vocational education for half a day when they enter their sophomore year or a full day once a junior.[6] 74% of graduates experience college success.[5]
Extracurricular activities edit
The school offers various clubs and activities: Leo Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, FCS Competition, School Store, and Newspaper. The school permits clubs to meet after classes or in the early morning.
Athletics edit
The school provides the following athletic programs:
Varsity and JV edit
| Boys | Girls |
| Basketball-AA | Basketball-AA |
| Volleyball-AA | Volleyball-AA |
| Cross Country-A | Cross Country-A |
| Baseball-AA | Softball-AA |
| Golf-AA | Cheer-AA |
| Soccer-A | |
| Football-AA |
Junior high school sports edit
- Boys
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Girls
- Basketball
- Cheer
- Volleyball
Campus edit
The school is housed in a one-story building. The building contains a gymnasium, auditorium, several classrooms, a lunch room for students, a faculty room, a kitchen, a courtyard, a band room/music room, computer labs, and offices for the staff. The building offers handicapped access, computer systems, emergency, security guards, lighting and power, and an access bridge. The campus includes a fitness center as well as baseball/softball, soccer, and turf American football fields.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Armstrong SD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - West Shamokin JSHS (420259000517)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "West Shamokin High School - PIAA". www.piaa.org. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School". U.S. News High School Rankings. U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Explore West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School in Rural Valley, PA". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Guidance - Enrollment - Lenape Technical School". www.lenape.k12.pa.us. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Outstanding buildings: High school: West Shamokin Jr-Sr. High School". American School & University. 2001. p. 135. Retrieved 31 May 2023.