West Shamokin High School


West Shamokin Junior–Senior High School 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.

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. 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. West Shamokin's Quiz Bowl team has qualified for the yearly national tournament repeatedly.

Athletics

The school provides the following athletic programs:

Junior high school sports

;Boys:
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
;Girls:
  • Basketball
  • Cheer
  • Volleyball

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.