Garnet Valley High School
| Garnet Valley High School | |
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| Location | |
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Glen Mills, PA United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public, Secondary |
| Motto | Treat others how you want to be treated |
| School district | Garnet Valley School District |
| Principal | Stephen Brandt |
| Grades | 9th - 12th |
| Number of students | ~1,350 |
| Color(s) | Garnet and White |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
| Feeder schools | Garnet Valley Middle School |
| Website | Garnet Valley High School |
Garnet Valley High School is a four-year public school in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. It is part of Garnet Valley School District.
Garnet Valley High School is also locally known for their musicals. Past productions include Annie, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Footloose, "Rent," and others. This upcoming 2016-2017 season includes "Bye Bye Birdie," "Gypsy," and "In the Heights." Garnet Valley is also involved in the Critics and Awards Program for High School Students.
Garnet Valley's Delco Hi-Q team won the championship in the 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2013-2014 seasons, and appeared in the semifinals in the 2012-2013 season. They won the Delco Championship and proceeded to win their first national crown in 2016. Garnet Valley has appeared in the championship match 19 times since 1977, taking first place 6 times during that period.
In 2008, the Garnet Valley Athletics program transferred from the Southern Chester County League to the Central League. In 2011, the Girls Lacrosse team won the 1st ever PIAA State Championship in Garnet Valley school history. The following year, in 2012, they claimed a second consecutive PIAA State Championship. In 2014, the girls lacrosse team claimed a third PIAA State Championship. In 2015, the girls lacrosse team won their 4th PIAA State Championship (2 back to back Championships).
In 2016, the girls volleyball team won the first ever PIAA 4A State Championship in Garnet Valley school history.
The Class of 2010 achieved average SAT scores that were significantly higher than state and national averages. The mean SAT critical reading score was 525, the mean SAT math score was 553, and the mean SAT writing score was 531. 94% of the Class of 2010 will continue with formal education, 75% of the class going on to 4-year colleges and 15% going to 2-year colleges or technical schools.
The School Student Performance Rating also received a 99.1 in 2014, being number 1 in Delaware County and 11 in the state. They are in the top 1% in the country.
Coordinates: 39°53′41″N 75°22′19″W / 39.8948°N 75.3719°W
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