West Shamokin High School Explained

West Shamokin Junior–Senior High School
Address:178 Wolf Drive
City:Rural Valley
County:Armstrong County
State:Pennsylvania
Zipcode:16249-9720
Country:United States
Coordinates:40.6928°N -79.3395°W
Schooltype:Public secondary school
District:Armstrong School District
School Code:PA-128030852-7640
Ceeb:394310
Principal:Stephen Shutters
Faculty:52.35
Grades:7–12
Enrollment:529
Enrollment As Of:2021-2022
Grade7:107
Grade8:121
Grade9:122
Grade10:67
Grade11:51
Grade12:61
Ratio:10.11:1
Colors:Black and Silver
Athletics:Basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf
Athletics Conference:PIAA[1]
Nickname:Wolves
Usnwr Ranking:3,439[2]

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.

Admissions

The school is 98% white. Some students with disabilities attend the school, and dedicated staff are available to these students.[3]

Curriculum

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.[4] 74% of graduates experience college success.

Extracurricular activities

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

The school provides the following athletic programs:

Varsity and JV

BoysGirls
Basketball-AABasketball-AA
Volleyball-AAVolleyball-AA
Cross Country-ACross Country-A
Baseball-AASoftball-AA
Golf-AACheer-AA
Soccer-A
Football-AA

Junior high school sports

Boys:
Girls:

Campus

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.[5]

References

  1. Web site: West Shamokin High School - PIAA . 2022-10-06 . www.piaa.org.
  2. Web site: West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School . U.S. News High School Rankings . U.S. News & World Report L.P. . 31 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Explore West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School in Rural Valley, PA . 2022-10-06 . GreatSchools.org.
  4. Web site: Guidance - Enrollment - Lenape Technical School . 2022-11-14 . www.lenape.k12.pa.us.
  5. Web site: Outstanding buildings: High school: West Shamokin Jr-Sr. High School . American School & University . 31 May 2023 . 135 . 2001.

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