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List Of High Schools In Pennsylvania
This is a list of senior high schools operating in the U.S. state, state of Pennsylvania: Adams County * Bermudian Springs High School, York Springs, Pennsylvania, York Springs * Biglerville High School, Biglerville, Pennsylvania, Biglerville * Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, McSherrystown * Fairfield Area High School, Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Fairfield * Littlestown Senior High School, Littlestown High School, Littlestown, Pennsylvania, Littlestown * New Oxford High School, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, New Oxford Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg * Adams County Christian Academy * Freedom Christian School * Gettysburg Area High School Allegheny County Eastern * Cheswick Christian Academy, Cheswick, Pennsylvania, Cheswick * East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School, North Versailles, Pennsylvania, North Versailles * Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania), Gateway High School, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Monroeville * Penn Hills High School, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a U.S. state, state spanning the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern United States, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes region, Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio and the Ohio River to its west, Lake Erie and New York (state), New York to its north, the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east, and the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie. Pennsylvania's most populous city is Philadelphia. Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of William Penn (Royal Navy officer), the state's namesake. Before that, between 1638 and 1655, a southeast portion of the state was part of New Sweden, a Swedish Empire, Swedish colony. Established as a haven for religious and political tolerance, the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Versailles, Pennsylvania
North Versailles ( ) is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,079 at the 2020 census. The township derives its name from the Palace of Versailles. History North Versailles Township was formed on September 18, 1869, by a division of (the original) Versailles Township into North and South Versailles townships. Versailles Township was one of the original seven townships of Allegheny County formed in 1788 from Westmoreland County. Additionally, the land which encompasses the present day North Versailles Township was disputed territory between Pennsylvania and Virginia, which claimed the area as part of Yohogania County of the District of West Augusta. The territory designated in 1788 as Versailles Township now contains the townships of North Versailles and South Versailles; the boroughs of White Oak, East McKeesport, Wall, Versailles, and portions of Wilmerding and Trafford; as well as the major portion (excluding 10th ward) of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russellton, Pennsylvania
Russellton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2020 census. Geography Russellton is located at (40.610886, −79.837056). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km), all land. Russellton was really at one point two towns, Russellton #1 and Russellton #2, named after the mines that were in each area. Russellton #1 was originally Grays Mill; the name changed about 1907. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 1,530 people, 616 households, and 450 families living in the CDP. The population density was . There were 645 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.17% White, 0.39% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.52% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65%. There were 616 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, adjacent to the city of Pittsburgh. The population was 3,145 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. History Edgewood was incorporated on December 1, 1888. Its historic landmarks include the Edgewood Borough Building where the police and fire service are also housed; the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood; the Edgewood Community House which is home to both CC Mellor Memorial Library and the Edgewood Club; Memorial Park; Koenig Community Field and Field House; Edgewood Primary School (which was originally a K–12 in Edgewood's own district but was incorporated into the Woodland Hills School District merger in 1982, and most recently serves as a K–6 school building); and a historic train station. The Gardner-Bailey House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Union Switch & Signal's primary factory was located near here for 106 years prior to its closure in 1986. Its site is currently be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869. The school is listed as a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark. The administrative building was built in 1903 by architects Alden & Harlow. Affiliated organizations * Alumni Association of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf See also * Deaf Wrestlefest * Pennsylvania School for the Deaf * Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf 1869 establishments in Pennsylvania Educational institutions established in 1869 Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks School buildings completed in 1903 School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Schools for the deaf in the United States Special schools in Pennsylvania National Register of Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest Hills, Pennsylvania
Forest Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,429 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The borough was named after Forest Hills, Queens. Geography Forest Hills is located at (40.421918, –79.851872). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Surrounding neighborhoods Forest Hills has five borders, including Wilkinsburg and Churchill to the north, Wilkins Township to the east, Chalfant to the southeast, North Braddock to the south-southeast, and Braddock Hills from the south to the northwest. These municipalities, along with East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Rankin, Swissvale, and Turtle Creek, make up the Woodland Hills School District. Demographics As of the 2010 census, there were 6,518 people, 3,099 households, and 1,807 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 3,304 housing units at an average densit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verona, Pennsylvania
Verona is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the left bank of the Allegheny River. As of the 2020 census, the borough had a population of 2,492. History Verona was named by creating a portmanteau of the names of the Verner and Iona railroad stops along the Allegheny Valley Railroad. James Verner was the town's founder. Industry Formerly, railroad shops, tool works, lumber yards, steel-casting works, structural iron works, and a chemical plant operated in the borough. Woodings-Verona Tool Works, Inc. once produced tools in the borough along Jones Street. Producing Daily's cocktail mixes and Little Hugs, American Beverage Corporation currently has a large-scale production facility where the train roundhouse once stood next to Plum Creek. Bunting Graphics, Inc. also has operation in Verona. Bunting Graphics has supplied signage and architecture around the world, including for the National Parks System. In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakmont, Pennsylvania
Oakmont is a borough (Pennsylvania), borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Allegheny River. The population was 6,758 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is a suburb in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The borough is best known for the nearby Oakmont Country Club, a premier golf course that has been the site of numerous U.S. Open golf tournaments. History Oakmont began in 1816 when a farmer, Michael Bright, bought a large tract of land northeast of Pittsburgh. The settlement took its name from a landmark tree, as the deed description reads, "Beginning at a black oak on the bank of the Allegheny River ..." It was incorporated in 1889. The Edgewater Steel Company site was a 2.3-acre facility that underwent cleanup under the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Previously operated by Edgewater Steel until its shutdown in 2001, the site has seen va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverview High School (Pennsylvania)
Riverview Junior-Senior High School (RHS) is a public school located in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of approximately 430 students from grades 7-12, and is part of the Riverview School District, serving Oakmont and Verona. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and vocational education programs. In addition to its academic offerings, Riverview Jr-Sr High School has a number of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and organizations for students to get involved in. The school is also known for its strong music program, which includes a marching band, concert band, and choir. Riverview Junior-Senior High School is also known for their theatrical performances or musicals. Academics Riverview Junior-Senior High School currently employs approximately 60 teachers, including Principal Eric Hewitt, among four core subjects (Mathematics, English, social studi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plum, Pennsylvania
Plum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 27,144 at the 2020 census. A suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, it is located northeast of the city in what is commonly referred to as the East Hills suburbs. Plum is often referred to as "Plum Boro" or more correctly "Plum Borough" by locals to distinguish it from its previous status as a township. It was founded as Plum Township in 1788 and was reorganized as a borough in 1956. The borough took its name from nearby Plum Creek. History Plum Township was founded on December 18, 1788, as one of the original seven townships of Allegheny County. It originally extended as far south as Versailles (modern-day North Versailles Township), east to the county line, west to Pitt Township, and north to the Allegheny River. Plum has shrunk greatly over the years in area, but still remains among the larger municipalities in Allegheny County. The 1889 history of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plum High School
Plum Senior High School is a public high school and the only high school in Plum Borough School District located at 900 Elicker Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, United States. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2019–2020 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 1,162 pupils in grades 9th through 12th. Extracurriculars The school offers clubs, activities and sports. Plum is known for its music program, boasting five bands, five choirs, and three orchestras. Athletics The district offers a publicly funded program. The District is part of the WPIAL sports organization. * Cheerleading * Cross country (coed) * Golf (CoEd) * Football * Lacrosse * Soccer (boys and girls) * Tennis * Volleyball (boys and girls) * Basketball * Rifle (CoEd) * Swimming and diving (boys and girls) * Wrestling * Baseball * Softball * Track and field (boys and girls) Club sports - indoor track, ice hockey, bowling and crew Notable alumni * Pat McAfee (class of 2005) � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
Penn Hills is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 41,059 as of the 2020 census. A suburb of Pittsburgh, Penn Hills is the second-largest municipality in Allegheny County. History In 1788, when Allegheny County was formed, the area now known as Penn Hills was part of Pitt Township. On January 16, 1850, Robert Logan, Thomas Davison and Daniel Bieber were appointed by the court to review the boundaries of a new township to be formed from the northern part of Wilkins. This new township was formed and named Adams, until August 1850 when the action of the court was reconsidered to change the name to McNair Township. The name was again changed to Penn Township by Act of Assembly and approved on February 10, 1851. In 1958 Penn Township became Penn Hills Township, and in 1976 Penn Hills became a home rule municipality. The earliest population was given in 1860, when there were 1,821 people living in Penn Township. The p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
