William Penn High School (Delaware)
| William Penn High School | |
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| Location | |
| 713 East Basin Road New Castle, Delaware 19720 |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Where Access Meets Opportunity" |
| Established | 1921 |
| Principal | Brian Erskine |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 2330 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Cherry and black |
| Athletics conference | Blue Hen Flight A |
| Mascot | Colonial |
| Website | Official website |
William Penn High School, also known as William Penn or simply Penn, is a four-year comprehensive, coeducational public high school located in New Castle, Delaware, United States.
The school is a member of the Colonial School District, and is the largest high school in the state of Delaware. The school mascot is the Colonial.
William Penn High School was established in 1849 and named after William Penn, who landed in the city of New Castle and founded the Province of Pennsylvania, which would later go on to become the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
The school has a large selection of departments, including those with classes mandatory for graduation as well as various elective courses. They are:
William Penn has two gyms, two cafeterias, and an auditorium that can seat approximately 500.
The William Penn Colonials participate in the Blue Hen Flight A Conference in Delaware. Active sports include (with state titles noted) :
(state title information not complete at this time)
Coordinates: 39°40′07″N 75°35′04″W / 39.6687°N 75.5845°W
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