At a glance
Reported students
689
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721.5
New Castle JHS: 689 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 717
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about New Castle JHS
New Castle JHS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Castle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to New Castle Area SD. NCES reports 689 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.8%) and multiracial (22.1%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Castle JHS
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.8%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black18.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial22.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Castle Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
707 reported students
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–02
736 reported students
New Castle SHS
High · Grades 09–12
740 reported students
Public schools near New Castle JHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle SHS High · New Castle Area SD | 09–12 | 740 | under 0.1 mi |
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center Elementary · New Castle Area SD | KG–02 | 736 | 0.7 mi |
| Union Area MS Middle · Union Area SD | 06–08 | 174 | 2.3 mi |
| Laurel MS Middle · Laurel SD | 07–08 | 160 | 4.2 mi |
| Mohawk JHS Middle · Mohawk Area SD | 06–08 | 329 | 6.1 mi |
| Wilmington Area Upper El Sch Middle · Wilmington Area SD | 05–06 | 142 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Castle JHS
What grades does New Castle JHS serve?
New Castle JHS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Castle Area SD.
How many students attend New Castle JHS?
New Castle JHS reported 689 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 717 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Castle JHS?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 689 students and 42.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Castle JHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Castle JHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Castle Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is New Castle JHS in?
New Castle JHS is part of New Castle Area SD, based in New Castle, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Castle JHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Castle SHS (under 0.1 mi), Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (0.7 mi), Union Area MS (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.