Penncrest High School
| Penncrest High School | |
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| Location | |
| 134 Barren Road Media, PA 19063 |
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| Established | 1955 |
| School district | Rose Tree Media School District |
| Principal | Ralph Harrison |
| Faculty | 97 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | ~1,300 |
| Color(s) | Red & Gold |
| Athletics | Central League, AAA/AAAA, |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Feeder schools | Springton Lake Middle School |
| Information | 610-627-6200 |
| Website | Penncrest High School |
Penncrest High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The school is currently led by Principal Ralph Harrison who came to the position after serving as Assistant Principal for a number of years. The school offers more than 200 courses and 17 AP programs. Penncrest students score in the top 25 percent of the state on the PSSA.The high school boasts a 100% graduation rate, with more than 90% of the students continuing with higher education pursuits.
Penncrest is known for its awarding winning academic teams including its National Championship Envirothon Team, Delaware County and National Championship Hi-Q team, regional winning Physics Olympic Team, and National 4th Place Science Olympiad Team. In addition, the school supports a wide range of high quality co-curricular and athletic programs, through which the students are able to pursue their interests music, the creative and performing arts, world language, business education, and sports. The school also offers special programs that focus on community service. Examples include a successful annual blood drive, sponsored by the National Honor Society members and recognized by the American Red Cross, participation in Habitat for Humanity projects, and an annual Canned Food Drive.
In the past 5 years graduates have attended over 200 colleges, located in 40 states, the District of Columbia and in other countries. Penncrest's curriculum emphasizes proficiency in essential skills and is among the top scoring school on the Pennsylvania State School Assessment in reading, math, science and writing. Students with unique behavioral or educational needs attend the district's Simon Youth Academy, a unique alternative school program.
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