Southmoreland Shs
School Overview
Southmoreland Shs is a public school located in Alverton, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Southmoreland School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 536 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 536 students are attending Southmoreland Shs. By gender, there are 234 and 302 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Southmoreland Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 28 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Total | 28 | 12 | 16 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Southmoreland Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 268 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,384 Households |
| Population | 14,663 |
| Male | 7,132 |
| Female | 7,584 |
| Child Population | 3,960 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,981 Units |
| Average House Value | $116,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $599 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $54,198 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.70% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Southmoreland Shs offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 238 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 53 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Southmoreland Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 238 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 50 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 58 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 135 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 53 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Southmoreland School District
In Southmoreland School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.