North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School — 2026–2027 School Profile
About Us
North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School is located in Schuylkill County. The district extends approximately 72 square miles. North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School grades 7 through 12 educates approximately 1,000 students from Frackville, Ringtown, Union Township, Girardville, Fountain Springs, Ashland, Gordon, Butler Township & Conyngham Township. There are 146 students in the senior class for the 2026–2027 school year.
Administration & School Counselors
Administration
District Office — 570.874.0466
Dr. Robert Ackell: Superintendent
Mrs. Kimberly Groody: Director of Curriculum
Mr. Knute Brayford: Director of Special Education
Mrs. Deneen Reese: Supervisor of Special Education
Administration
Jr./Sr. HS Office — 570.874.0495
Mr. Ken Roseberry: High School Principal
Mr. Nicholas Sajone: High School Assistant Principal
School Counselors
HS Guidance Office — 570.874.0495 x2117
Ms. Jenna Dyszel: MS Counselor (Grades 7 & 8)
Mrs. Melissa Lorady: HS Counselor (Last names A through K)
Mr. Joseph Tomtishen: HS Counselor (Last names L through Z)
Academic Overview
North Schuylkill operates on a 2-day cycle with eight 42-minute periods. Grades are recorded on a 100-point scale. GPA and class rank are weighted and calculated every semester. A total of 26 credits are required for graduation.
Course Weight
- Advanced Placement: 1.12
- Dual Enrollment: 1.10
- Honors: 1.08
- Academic: 1.04
- Basic: 1.0
Grading System
| Grade | Range / Meaning |
|---|---|
| A (93–100%) | Excellent |
| B (85–92%) | Good |
| C (77–84%) | Fair |
| D (70–76%) | Poor |
| F (Below 70%) | Failure |
| INC | Incomplete |
| W | Withdrawn |
| P | Pass |
Class Rank
Class rank is calculated at the end of each school year. Senior class rank is computed beginning mid-point of senior year by the following formula:
grade × course value × credit total credits
Graduation Requirements: 26 Credits
- 4 History credits
- 4 English credits
- 3 Science credits
- 3 Math credits
- 9 Elective credits
- 2 Physical education credits
- 1 additional credit of either Math or Science*
*Credit requirements may change based on a student’s participation in vocational schooling, cooperative learning opportunity, etc.
Advanced Placement Courses
- AP Biology
- AP Environmental Science
- AP English Literature & Composition
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP Probability and Statistics
- AP United States History
- AP Government & Politics
College Courses Taught at North Schuylkill
- Introduction to Physics I
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Computers and Applications
- Public Speaking and Research
- College Spanish I
- College Spanish II
Class of 2026 Demographics
166 students graduated.