State College Area School District
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The State College Area School District (SCASD) is a large, suburban and rural public school district based in State College, Pennsylvania.
State College Area School District | |
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Location | |
United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Motto | "To prepare students for lifelong success through excellence in education" |
Superintendent | Curtis Johnson |
Students and staff | |
Students | 6,761 |
Teachers | 634 in 2016 [1] |
Staff | approximately 1,410 |
Athletic conference | Mid-Penn Conference |
District mascot | Little Lion |
Colors | Maroon and Gray |
Other information | |
Website | State College Area School District |
The district's territory includes the borough of State College, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding townships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris, and Patton. It also includes a portion of Benner Township.[2] State College Area School District encompasses approximately 150 square miles (390 km2). According to 2008 local census data, the district served a resident population of 86,106. This district operates nine elementary schools, three secondary schools (two middle schools and one high school), one democratic program of choice (middle and high school,) and four public charter schools.