South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un serves 11 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un's student population of 11 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
55%
14%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
11 students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un students are Black, 36% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un?
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un offer ?
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un part of?
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is part of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit School District.
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