Northwest Area Schools Education Cooperative District
- 243 THORNE HILL RD
- SHICKSHINNY, PA 18655
- (570) 542-4126
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.4% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,231 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,314 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 98 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,314 | 13.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 103 |
| 1st Grade Students | 91 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 102 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 89 |
| 4th Grade Students | 90 |
| 5th Grade Students | 81 |
| 6th Grade Students | 106 |
| 7th Grade Students | 102 |
| 8th Grade Students | 128 |
| 9th Grade Students | 100 |
| 10th Grade Students | 91 |
| 11th Grade Students | 96 |
| 12th Grade Students | 110 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 21 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,253 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 668 |
| Female | 621 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 98 | 13.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 44 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 40 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 10 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 20 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 3 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 57 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 5 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 2 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 35 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $17,386,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,125,000 | 35.2% |
| Property Tax | $4,489,000 | 25.8% |
| Public Utility Tax | $8,000 | 0.05% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $756,000 | 4.3% |
| All Other Taxes | $144,000 | 0.8% |
| Other School Systems | $232,000 | 1.3% |
| School Lunch | $299,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $18,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $104,000 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $74,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,435,000 | 60.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,677,000 | 38.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $598,000 | 3.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $803,000 | 4.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $152,000 | 0.9% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $30,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $47,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $144,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,496,000 | 8.6% |
| Other Programs | $488,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $826,000 | 4.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $180,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $172,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $76,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $8,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $225,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $154,000 | 0.9% |
| Direct - Other | $11,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $15,140,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $8,894,000 | 58.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $5,671,000 | 37.5% |
| Student Support | $530,000 | 3.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $172,000 | 1.0% |
| General Administration Support | $393,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $521,000 | 3.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,442,000 | 8.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,087,000 | 12.0% |
| Other Support Services | $526,000 | 3.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $575,000 | 3.8% |
| Food Services | $575,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 86 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 4 | 1.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Northwest Area Schools Education Cooperative District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,314
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 98
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| GARRISON MEMORIAL SCHOOL | ||||
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA Public | KG-6 | 124 | 9.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HUNLOCK CREEK SCHOOL | ||||
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA Public | KG-6 | 257 | 16.1 |  Review This School |
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| HUNTINGTON MILLS SCHOOL | ||||
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA Public | KG-6 | 281 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| NORTHWEST AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA Public | 7-12 | 627 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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