As of the 2023–24 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,956 students and 117.95 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.58:1. There were 584 students (29.9% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and a further 50 eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[1] The normal lunch cost is $2.50 with options for more food costing extra.
History
The school was built in the 1950s.
In 1978, a $6 million addition added a new library to the building.[3]
In 2006, planning for a construction project commenced which would renovate much of the school's buildings. The $83 million project included a new classroom wing and new gymnasium, and renovated much of the pre-existing 1978 structure. Most of the initial 1950s building was removed or renovated entirely in this process. Renovations were completed in December 2008.[4]
Academic team
The school has a Quiz Bowl team, which won a national championship in 2000.[5][6] The team also won a Pennsylvania state championship in 2022.[7]
In 2006, the Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded a grant to the school to buy new technology. As part of the grant, the school received several smart boards and a number of student laptops.[8] On September 20, 2017 all students in grades 9-12 were issued an iPad.
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