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New Castle JHS

310 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101

Ranked 428 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in New Castle
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

New Castle JHS

310 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101

About New Castle JHS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 27% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
681
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 53.45%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 7.64%
Black 17.33%
Two+ Races 20.85%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
53.45%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
7.64%
Black
17.33%
Two+ Races
20.85%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 681
52.42%
357 Female
47.58%
324 Male

Student Population

681 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

681 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

New Castle JHS Contact Information

Address

310 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101

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Phone

(724) 656-4700

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Website

ncasd.com

TOP 428 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at New Castle JHS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

New Castle JHS had a successful athletic season as the Boys Track Team was crowned 2026 Section Champions in mid-April. Several junior high athletes helped contribute to the program’s overall championship result. The title recognized team performance throughout the season and a successful showing in sectional competition. The accomplishment added a significant competitive milestone to the school’s athletics program.

FAQ

Q1. What stands out at New Castle Junior High School?

Ans. New Castle Junior High School is a public junior high school serving local students with academics, student guidance, and activities beyond class time.

Q2. What does daily learning look like here?

Ans. Students rotate through subjects, work with different teachers, manage assignments, and prepare for the expectations of high school coursework.

Q3. How does the school support students?

Ans. Families can ask about counselors, tutoring, intervention support, special education services, language help, and student mentoring.

Q4. Which activities are available after school?

Ans. Students can join clubs, arts programs, sports teams, leadership groups, enrichment activities, and school events during the year.

Q5. Why do families consider this school?

Ans. Its city-based campus and junior high structure make it a familiar option for New Castle families planning the next school stage.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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