What grades does Penn Trafford HS serve?

As a High school, Penn Trafford HS serves students in Harrison City, PA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Penn Trafford HS located?

You can find Penn Trafford HS in Harrison City, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Trafford HS?

At Penn Trafford HS, there are approximately 17.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Harrison City, PA?

Penn Trafford HS is among the schools serving Harrison City, PA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Penn Trafford HS — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Harrison City, Pennsylvania|Penn-Trafford SD

Harrison City, PA 15636

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Thu

First day of schoolEvent

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Sep

Thu

PTHS Open HouseEvent

Sep

Mon

No schoolEvent

Sep

Tue

School Board Legislative MeetingEvent

Sep

Fri

Early dismissal (1/2 day teacher in-service)Staff Day

Oct

Mon

School Board Legislative MeetingEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,212

Student:Teacher

17.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Penn-Trafford SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

24.1%

Phone

(724)744-4471

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

98%

Chronic Absenteeism

14.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

17 courses offered

121 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

67 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

365 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

219 test takers

Athletics

31 sports, 31 teams

1,221 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Worse than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,334

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,024

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,483

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,714

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 42%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$221,249

+1.4% 1yr+19.2% 5yr

Pittsburgh, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Uninsured residents

4.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

617

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

548

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

45%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

194 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

118 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

80 (15%)

Autism

78 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

29 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

28 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,167

Current enrollment

Declining(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

First day of school

Event

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

PTHS Open House

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

No school

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	PTHS Open House	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No school	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Legislative Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early dismissal (1/2 day teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	School Board Legislative Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No school (teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	School Board Legislative Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	No school (Act 80 teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	No school (Act 80 teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early dismissal (1/2 day teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No school	Event	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No school	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	No school	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	School Board Reorganization Meeting, followed by Legislative Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early dismissal (1/2 day teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No school	Event	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No school	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	No school	Event	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	No school	Event	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	No school	Event	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	No school	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	No school	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No school (Act 80 teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No school	Event	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Early dismissal (1/2 day teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	No school (first make-up day)	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No school	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No school	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	No school (second make-up day)	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	No school (Act 80 teacher in-service)	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Commencement	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early dismissal (1/2 day teacher in-service), Last day of instruction	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	School Picnic	Event	—