South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un serves 24 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un's student population of 24 students has grown by 14% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
62%
14%
White
21%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
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?
24 students attend South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 17% 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 3:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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