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| name = Loyalsock Township High School
| name = Loyalsock Township High School
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| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| head_name = Principal
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| head = Dr. Matthew A. Reitz
| head = Matthew A. Reitz
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| head_name2 = Vice Principal
| location = [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania|Williamsport]]
| head2 = Mrs. Ashely Sekel
| streetaddress = 1801 Loyalsock Drive
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| location = [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania|Williamsport]]
| zipcode = 17701-2829
| streetaddress = 1801 Loyalsock Drive
| city = [[Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania|Loyalsock Township]]
| zipcode = 17701-2829
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*[[Montoursville Area High School|Montoursville]] (Boys Basketball & Football)
*[[Montoursville Area High School|Montoursville]] (Boys Basketball & Football)
*[[South Williamsport Area School District|South Williamsport]] (Football)
*[[South Williamsport Area School District|South Williamsport]] (Football)
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[[Image:Map of Lycoming County Pennsylvania School Districts.png|thumb|right|Loyalsock Township School District region in Lycoming County]]
[[Image:Map of Lycoming County Pennsylvania School Districts.png|thumb|right|Loyalsock Township School District region in Lycoming County]]


'''Loyalsock Township High School''' (Grades 9-12) is a medium sized, suburban high school located in [[Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania]] (near the city of [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania|Williamsport]]). According to the [[National Center for Education Statistics]], in 2010, the school reported an enrollment of 443 pupils in grades 9th through 12th, with 71 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch. The school employed 32 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 13:1.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics, Common Care Data - Loyalsock Township High School, 2010</ref> According to a report by the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]], 100% of its teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal [[No Child Left Behind]] Act.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, Professional Qualifications of Teachers Loyalsock Township High School, September 29, 2011</ref> Enrollment declined to 429 pupils in 2012.
'''Loyalsock Township High School''' (Grades 9–12) is a medium-sized, suburban high school located in [[Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania]] (near the city of [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania|Williamsport]]). As of the 2016–2017 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 597 pupils in grades 9th through 12th.<ref name="enroll2017"/>


The mascot for the school is the Lancer, and the school's colors are Maroon, White and Carolina blue.
The mascot for the school is the Lancer, and the school's colors are Maroon, White and Carolina blue.

==Graduation rate==
[[File:LTHSLobby.jpg|thumb|right|Lobby and snack area at Loyalsock Township High School.]]
In 2013, Loyalsock Township High School's graduation rate rose to 92.5%. In 2012, Loyalsock Township High School's graduation rate was 88%.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, Loyalsock Township School District AYP data table, September 21, 2012</ref> In 2011, the graduation rate was 92%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c41/117414203 |title=Loyalsock Township School District Report Card 2011 - School AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011 |access-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921191446/http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c41/117414203 |archive-date=September 21, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4-year cohort graduation rate. Loyalsock Township School District's rate was 90% for 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |title=New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 15, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914150409/http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |archivedate=September 14, 2010 }}</ref>

;Former calculation graduation rate:
* 2010 - 96% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c41/117414203 |title=Loyalsock Township School District Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 data table |accessdate=March 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921191446/http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c41/117414203 |archive-date=September 21, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* 2009 - 89%
* 2008 - 94% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools/2008-graduation-rates-1.85916?appSession=991199429753633#axzz1CqEf2ZfQ |title=Lycoming County Graduation Rates 2008 |author=The Times-Tribune |date=June 25, 2009}}</ref>
* 2007 - 94% <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 |author=Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children |title=High School Graduation rate 2007 |accessdate=January 31, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105062625/http://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 |archivedate=November 5, 2012 }}</ref>
* 2005 - 89% <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/22399782/Loyalsock-Township-School-District-Report-Card-2005 |title=Loyalsock Township School District Report Card 2005 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>

==Academics==
The Loyalsock Township High School was named a silver medal high school in 2007, 2008, and 2012 by the [[US News & World Report]]. These rankings are based on performance in testing, least-advantaged students, and college readiness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/articles/education/high-schools/2009/12/09/methodology-americas-best-high-schools.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-12-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091213120738/http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/high-schools/2009/12/09/methodology-americas-best-high-schools.html |archivedate=2009-12-13 }}</ref>

;2013 School Performance Profile:
Loyalsock Township High School achieved 91.6 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 88.46 were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 77.88% showed on grade level skills. In Biology, 66% showed on grade level science understanding.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.paschoolperformance.org |title=Loyalsock Township High School Academic Performance Data 2013 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=October 4, 2013}}</ref> According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,181 public schools (less than 73 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher.

;AYP History:
Loyalsock Township High School achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status each year from 2004 through 2012. In 2003, the school was in Warning AYP status due to lagging student achievement.

; PSSA Results:
; 11th Grade Reading:
*2012 - 77% on grade level, (% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2011-2012_pssa_and_ayp_results/1235182 |title=2011-2012 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2012}}</ref>
*2011 - 81%, 43% advanced, (9% below basic). State - 69.1% <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
* 2010 - 79%, 47% advanced (14% below basic). State - 66% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010 PSSAs: Reading, Math, Writing and Science Results}}</ref>
* 2009 - 78%, 45% advanced (12% below basic), State - 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2009 PSSAs: Reading, Math, Writing and Science Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 14, 2010}}</ref>
* 2008 - 74%, 45% advanced (10% below basic), State - 65%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |title=The 2008 PSSA Mathematics and Reading School Level Proficiency Results (by Grade and School Total) |date=August 2008}}</ref>
* 2007 - 85%, 52% advanced (9% below basic), State - 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=PSSA Math and Reading results by School and Grade 2007}}</ref>

; 11th Grade Math:
*2012 - 78% on grade level (6% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/PSSA/2012/ |title=How is your school doing? |author=Pittsburgh Post Gazette |date=October 15, 2012}}</ref>
* 2011 - 71%, 39% advanced, (6% below basic). State - 60.3%
* 2010 - 87%, 46% advanced (3% below basic). State - 59% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC10D117414203.PDF |title=Loyalsock Township School District |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* 2009 - 71%, 38% advanced (12% below basic). State - 56%
* 2008 - 70%, 40% advanced (12% below basic). State - 56% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools#axzz1DRIEWs4N |title=Math PSSA Scores by District 2007-08 Loyalsock Township School District Results |publisher=The Times-Tribune |date=June 25, 2009}}</ref>
* 2007 - 83%, 50% advanced (9% below basic). State - 53%

; 11th Grade Science:
*2012 - 58% on grade level (3% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC12S117414203000004828.PDF |title=Loyalsock Township Senior High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2012 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 21, 2012 |access-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217110227/http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC12S117414203000004828.PDF |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
*2011 - 60%, (5% below basic). State - 40% <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA results in Science |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
*2010 - 58%, (12% below basic), State - 39% of 11th graders were on grade level.
*2009 - 61%, (9% below basic). State - 40%
*2008 - 52%, (4% below basic). State - 39%

'''Science in Motion''' Loyalsock Township High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.<ref>The Pennsylvania Basic Education/Higher Education Science and Technology Partnership, Science in Motion annual report, 2012</ref> [[Susquehanna University]] provided the science enrichment experiences to schools in the region.

===Special programs===
*College courses through [[Lycoming College]] and the [[Pennsylvania College of Technology]]
*Comprehensive Career Development Program (K-12)
*Job Shadowing
*SPACE (Senior Professional and Career Exploration)
*Career & Technical Program Partnership with the Williamsport Area High School
*Virtual Learning Opportunities
*Lycoming county career and technology center

===Honors/AP Courses===
In 2016, 10 AP Courses are offered at added costs to the District.

*AP Literature
*AP Language
*AP World History
*AP Psychology
*AP Calculus AB
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Art History
*AP Physics
*AP Calculus BC
*Honors English (9-11)

Students who take the AP course have the opportunity to take the [[College Board]] AP exam for that course. If the student earns a 3 or better on the exam they may be awarded college credits. The awarding of course credits is at the discretion of each institution of higher education. Some accept a score of three while others require at east a 4 to be awarded college credits at the university. The College Board does not require students to take an AP course in order to take the exam.

==College remediation==
According to a [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] study released in January 2009, 5% of Loyalsock Township High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the [[Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education]] or community colleges.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/23970364/Pennsylvania-College-Remediation-Report |title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=January 2009 }}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics</ref> Per the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]], one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in mathematics or English.

==SAT scores==
In 2013, Loyalsock Township School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 505. The Math average score was 518. The Writing average score was 495. The College Board reported that statewide scores were: 494 in reading, 504 in math and 482 in writing. The nationwide SAT results were the same as in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://research.collegeboard.org/programs/sat/data/cb-seniors-2013 |title=The 2013 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness |author=College Board |year=2013}}</ref>

In 2012, 94 Loyalsock Township School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 502. The Math average score was 507. The Writing average score was 496. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the US, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400.

In 2011, 81 Loyalsock Township School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 500. The Math average score was 515. The Writing average score was 483.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |title=Public School SAT Scores 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015105956/http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |archivedate=2011-10-15 }}</ref> Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |title=SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania |author=College Board |date=September 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008051457/http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |archivedate=2011-10-08 }}</ref> In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/while_us_sat_scores_dip_across.html |title=While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady |work=NJ.com |date=September 2011}}</ref>

==Classrooms for the Future grant==
The Classroom for the Future state program provided public school districts with hundreds of thousands of extra state funding to buy laptop computers for each core curriculum high school class (English, Science, History, Math) and paid for teacher training to optimize the computers use. The program was funded from 2006-2009. Loyalsock Township School District was denied funding in 2006-07 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In 2007-08, the District received $81,173. For the 2008–09, school year the District received $44,414 for a total of $125,587. Of the 501 public school districts in Pennsylvania, 447 of them received Classrooms for the Future grant awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.auditorgen.state.pa.us/reports/performance/special/specff122208.pdf |title=Special Performance Audit Classrooms For the Future grants |author=Pennsylvania Auditor General |date=2008-12-22}}</ref> In Lycoming County, the highest award was given to [[Jersey Shore Area School District]] which was award $428,436. The highest funding statewide was awarded to [[Philadelphia City School District]] in [[Philadelphia County]] - $9,409,073. The grant program was discontinued by Governor Edward Rendell as part of his 2009-10 state budget plan.


==Extracurriculars==
==Extracurriculars==
The Loyalsock Township School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and sports programs, including:
[[File:LTHSGymnasium.jpg|thumb|right|[[Gym]]nasium at LTHS]]
The Loyalsock Township School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and sports programs. Eligibility for participation is determined by Loyalsock Township School Board policy and in compliance with standards set by the [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association]] (PIAA).


*[[National Honor Society]]
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students residing in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-governor-rendell-says-home-schooled-children-can-participate-in-school-district-extracurricular-activities-55536207.html |title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities |author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release |date=November 10, 2005 |access-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013092356/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-governor-rendell-says-home-schooled-children-can-participate-in-school-district-extracurricular-activities-55536207.html |archive-date=October 13, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Concert band]]
*[[Envirothon]]
*[[Key Club]]
*[[Leo Club]]
*[[Marching band]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loyalsockband.com/|title=Loyalsock Marching Band}}</ref>
*[[Students Against Destructive Decisions]] (SADD)
*[[Student Council]]
*[[Yearbook]]


===Sports===
===Sports===
The sports funded by the district are:
The District funds:

{{col-begin}}
'''Boys:'''
{{col-1-of-2}}
;Boys:
*[[Baseball]] - AAA
*[[Baseball]] - AAA
*[[Basketball]]- AAA
*[[Basketball]]- AAA
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*[[Track and Field]] - AA
*[[Track and Field]] - AA
* [[Wrestling]] - AA
* [[Wrestling]] - AA

{{col-2-of-2}}
;Girls:
'''Girls:'''
*Basketball - AAA
*Basketball - AAA
*Cheer - AAAAAA
*Cheer - AAAAAA
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*Girls' Tennis - AA
*Girls' Tennis - AA
*Track and Field - AA
*Track and Field - AA
{{col-end}}


According to PIAA directory November 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.piaa.org/schools/directory/default.aspx |title=PIAA School Directory |author=Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association |year=2012}}</ref>
According to PIAA directory November 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.piaa.org/schools/directory/default.aspx |title=PIAA School Directory |author=Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association |year=2012}}</ref>
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2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
|'''13'''; 1971, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1993
|'''15'''; 1971, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1993, 1995, 1996
1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013, 2014,
1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013, 2014,


2016, 2018
2016, 2018
|'''4'''; 1979, 1990, 1993, 2004
|'''2'''; 1993, 2021
|'''1'''; 2021
|'''1'''; 2021
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*[[Montoursville Area High School]] (Boys Basketball & Football)
*[[Montoursville Area High School]] (Boys Basketball & Football)
*[[South Williamsport Area School District|South Williamsport Area High School]] (Football)
*[[South Williamsport Area School District|South Williamsport Area High School]] (Football)

==Extra-Curricular activities==
*[[National Honor Society]]
*[[Students Against Destructive Decisions]] (SADD)
*[[Student Council]]
*[[Key Club]]
*[[Envirothon]]
*[[Yearbook]]
*[[Leo Club]]
*[[Marching band]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loyalsockband.com/|title=Loyalsock Marching Band}}</ref>
*[[Concert band]]


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Pat Daneker]], retired [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher for the [[Chicago White Sox]].
*[[Pat Daneker]], retired [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher for the [[Chicago White Sox]].
*[[Lawrence Lessig]], Harvard professor and 2016 presidential candidate.
*[[Kyle Datres]], [[Minor League Baseball]] third baseman.
*[[Dylan Rockoff]], singer-songwriter
*[[Dylan Rockoff]], singer-songwriter
*[[Tom Woodruff Jr.]], [[Academy Award]] winning actor, director, producer and special effects supervisor.<ref>{{Cite magazine|page=14|title=A special homecoming|magazine=Lycoming magazine|issue=Spring 2011|url=https://www.lycoming.edu/aboutlycoming/pdfs/Lycoming%20Magazine%20-%20Spring%202011.pdf|publisher=[[Lycoming College]]|first=Jerry|last=Rashid}}</ref>
*[[Tom Woodruff Jr.]], [[Academy Award]] winning actor, director, producer and special effects supervisor.<ref>{{Cite magazine|page=14|title=A special homecoming|magazine=Lycoming magazine|issue=Spring 2011|url=https://www.lycoming.edu/aboutlycoming/pdfs/Lycoming%20Magazine%20-%20Spring%202011.pdf|publisher=[[Lycoming College]]|first=Jerry|last=Rashid}}</ref>
*[[Morgan Myles]], featured on [[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]] 2022


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Loyalsock Township School District]]
*[[Loyalsock Township School District]]
*[[List of high schools in Pennsylvania]]
*[[List of high schools in Pennsylvania]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:COVID-19 School closure sign in Williamsport, PA, USA.jpg|LTHS school sign, 2020
File:LTHS Exterior.jpg|LTHS exterior, 2017
File:Loyalsock auditorium.jpg|LTHS auditorium, 2017
File:LTHSGymnasium.jpg|Gymnasium at LTHS
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/schools/loyalsock-township-high-school/ Loyalsock Township High School] (official website)
*[https://www.facebook.com/lthsprincipals/ Loyalsock Township School District] (official Facebook page)


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Latest revision as of 16:32, 5 June 2024

Loyalsock Township High School
Address
Map
1801 Loyalsock Drive

Williamsport

Loyalsock Township
,
Pennsylvania
17701-2829

United States
Coordinates41°15′39″N 76°58′02″W / 41.2608°N 76.9673°W / 41.2608; -76.9673
Information
TypePublic
PrincipalMatthew A. Reitz
Grades9-12
Number of students597 (2016–17[1])
Color(s)      Maroon, White and Carolina Blue
Athletics conferencePIAA
MascotLancer
NicknameSock
Rivals
Communities servedLoyalsock, Pennsylvania
Websiteltsd.k12.pa.us
Loyalsock Township School District region in Lycoming County

Loyalsock Township High School (Grades 9–12) is a medium-sized, suburban high school located in Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania (near the city of Williamsport). As of the 2016–2017 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 597 pupils in grades 9th through 12th.[1]

The mascot for the school is the Lancer, and the school's colors are Maroon, White and Carolina blue.

Extracurriculars

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The Loyalsock Township School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and sports programs, including:

Sports

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The sports funded by the district are:

Boys:

Girls:

  • Basketball - AAA
  • Cheer - AAAAAA
  • Cross Country - A
  • Golf - AAA
  • Soccer (Fall) - AA
  • Softball - AAA
  • Girls' Tennis - AA
  • Track and Field - AA

According to PIAA directory November 2016[3]

Athletic championships

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Sport League Championships District Championships Region Championships State Championships
Baseball 12; 1987, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003,

2005, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014

5; 2002, 2007, 2008, 2014 4; 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014 3; 2008, 2013, 2014
Boys Basketball 29; 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1978,

1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1988

1989, 1990, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,

2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

15; 1971, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1993, 1995, 1996

1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013, 2014,

2016, 2018

2; 1993, 2021 1; 2021
Girls Basketball 11; 1979, 1980, 1987, 1994, 1995,

1996, 1997, 1991, 2002, 2003, 2017,

2018

3; 1995, 2017, 2018 0 0
Cheer 3; 1993, 1994, 1996 0 0 0
Boys Cross Country 7; 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002,

2004, 2005

1; 2002 0 0
Girls Cross Country 13; 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016,

2017, 2018

10; 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007,

2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018

9; 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007,

2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018

5; 2007, 2009, 2010, 2017

2018

Boys Golf 4; 1996, 2003, 2005, 2009 1; 2009 0 0
Girls Golf 1; 2010 0 0 0
Football 11; 1978, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1994, 1999

2007, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018

4; 1978, 1989, 2007, 2009, 2017 1; 2009 0
Boys Soccer 4; 1997, 2005, 2006, 2015 1; 1997 0 0
Girls Soccer 9; 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

2011, 2012, 2015, 2016

5; 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015 2; 2009, 2015 1; 2009
Solfball 9; 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007,

2008, 2010, 2017

7; 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008

2010, 2017

2; 2007, 2008 1; 2008
Boys Tennis 2; 1997, 2003 1; 2003 0 0
Girls Tennis 0 0 0 0
Boys Track and Field 6; 1967, 1971, 1998, 2005, 2016, 2017 4; 1971, 1998,2016, 2017 0 0
Girls Track and Field 5; 1989, 1993, 1999, 2003, 2009 1; 2009 1; 2009 0
Wrestling 7; 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997,

2004, 2005

4; 1992, 1997, 2004, 2005 2; 2004, 2005 1; 2004

Rivals

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Notable alumni

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See also

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  • LTHS school sign, 2020
    LTHS school sign, 2020
  • LTHS exterior, 2017
    LTHS exterior, 2017
  • LTHS auditorium, 2017
    LTHS auditorium, 2017
  • Gymnasium at LTHS
    Gymnasium at LTHS

References

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  1. ^ a b "Error".
  2. ^ "Loyalsock Marching Band".
  3. ^ Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (2012). "PIAA School Directory".
  4. ^ Rashid, Jerry. "A special homecoming" (PDF). Lycoming magazine. No. Spring 2011. Lycoming College. p. 14.
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