About Us:

The Shanksville-Stonycreek School District is nestled along the slopes of the Allegheny Mountains in the central part of Somerset County about eight miles northeast of Somerset, Pennsylvania and 30 miles northwest of Cumberland, Maryland. It is comprised of the township of Stonycreek and the boroughs of Indian Lake and Shanksville. The school district has a population of approximately 2,700 residents. Much of the land is productively engaged in farming. Lumbering and strip mining are important components of the local economy. The area has vast opportunities for the expansion of tourism and recreation in a multi-seasonal climate.

The district's residents are employed in a variety of positions locally as well as in Somerset, Johnstown, and the Cumberland, Maryland area. Because of the size of its student population, which is approximately 500 students K-12, the district consistently ranks as one of the smallest, single-building districts in the state. Despite its small size, the district graduates 98% of its seniors, sends 64% of them to higher education, and consistently scores above average on the PSSA test. Reading Recovery, Guided Reading, Accelerated Reading, and Tech Prep are just some of the special programs offered at Shanksville.