Towanda Area Jshs
School Overview
Towanda Area Jshs is a public school located in Towanda, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Towanda Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 59% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 698 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 49 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 698 students are attending Towanda Area Jshs. By gender, there are 356 and 342 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Towanda Area Jshs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 5 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 49 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Towanda Area Jshs and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 49 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 49 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 349 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,535 Households |
| Population | 10,750 |
| Male | 5,231 |
| Female | 5,588 |
| Child Population | 2,811 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,491 Units |
| Average House Value | $152,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $781 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $46,512 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.00% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Towanda Area Jshs offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 77 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 111 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Towanda Area Jshs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 77 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 111 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Towanda Area School District
In Towanda Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.