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| principal = Jonathan Bucher
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| principal = Mr. Jonathan Bucher
| faculty = 67 teachers (2012)<ref name="ReferenceA">US News and World Report, Best High Schools, 2013</ref>
| faculty = 67 teachers (2012)<ref name="ReferenceA">US News and World Report, Best High Schools, 2013</ref>
| grades = 9th - 12th
| grades = 9th - 12th
| enrollment = 809 (2016-17)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4208580&ID=420858001707|title=East Pennsboro Area SHS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=February 24, 2019}}</ref>
| enrollment = 761 (2022–2023)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4208580&ID=420858001707|title=East Pennsboro Area SHS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=October 21, 2024}}</ref>
| ratio = 13.58<ref name=NCES/>
| teaching_staff = 56.02 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
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| colors = [[Orange (colour)|Orange]] and [[black]]
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| feeders = East Pennsboro Area Middle School
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'''East Pennsboro Area High School''' is a midsized, suburban, public [[high school]] that serves [[East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania]]. The School is located at 425 West Shady Lane, Enola in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the [[East Pennsboro Area School District]] (EPASD). In 2013, the School's enrollment was reported as 839 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 23.8% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 16.5% of pupils received special education services, while 3.6% of pupils were identified as [[Intellectual giftedness|gifted]]. The school employed 69 teachers.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Per the PA Department of Education 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal [[No Child Left Behind]] Act.
'''East Pennsboro Area High School''' is a midsized, suburban, public [[high school]] that serves [[East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania]]. The School is located at 425 West Shady Lane, Enola in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the [[East Pennsboro Area School District]] (EPASD). In the 2022–2023 school year, the School's enrollment was reported as 761 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.<ref name=NCES/>

According to the [[National Center for Education Statistics]], East Pennsboro Area High School had 882 pupils enrolled in grades 9th through 12th, with 192 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch. The school employed 70 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data - East Pennsboro Area High School, 2010</ref>


East Pennsboro Area High School is served by the [[Capital Area Intermediate Unit]] 15 which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K-12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services. High school students may choose to attend [[Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School]] for training in the construction and mechanical trades.
East Pennsboro Area High School is served by the [[Capital Area Intermediate Unit]] 15 which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K-12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services. High school students may choose to attend [[Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School]] for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

==2013 school performance profile==
East Pennsboro Area High School achieved 77.8 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - only 67% were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 70% showed on grade level skills at the end of the course. In Biology, just 58% showed on grade level science understanding at the end of the course.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.paschoolperformance.org/Profile/5582 |title=East Pennsboro Area High School Academic Performance Data 2013 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=October 4, 2013}}</ref> According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,181 public schools (less than 73 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher. Pennsylvania 11th grade students no longer take the PSSAs. Instead, beginning in 2012, they take the Keystone Exams at the end of the associated course.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2013/12/11/Pennsylvania-updates-PSSA-and-Keystone-scores-for-schools-statewide/stories/201312110135 |title=New assessment shows fuller picture of Pa. schools |author=Eleanor Chute and Mary Niederberger |publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=December 11, 2013}}</ref>

==Graduation rate==
In 2013, the graduation rate at East Pennsboro Area School District declined to 90%.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, East Pennsboro Area School District Fast Facts 2013, )ct0ber 4, 2013</ref> In 2012, the graduation rate at East Pennsboro Area School District was 91%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c21/115212503 |title=EAST PENNSBORO AREA School District - District AYP Data Table 2012 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2012 |access-date=2011-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927134834/http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c21/115212503 |archive-date=2012-09-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2011, the District's graduation rate rose to 95%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c21/115212503 |title=EAST PENNSBORO AREA SD - District AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011 |access-date=2011-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927134834/http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c21/115212503 |archive-date=2012-09-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. East Pennsboro Area School District's rate was 92% for 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |title=New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 15, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914150409/http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |archivedate=2010-09-14 }}</ref>

According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
*2010 - 94%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c21/115212503 |title=East Pennsboro Area School District District AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 2011 |access-date=2011-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927134834/http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c21/115212503 |archive-date=2012-09-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*2009 - 91%
*2008 - 96%
*2007 - 96%<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 |author=Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children |title=High School Graduation rate 2007 |accessdate=January 31, 2011}}</ref>
*2006 - 93%<ref>East Pennsboro Area Senior High Academic Achievement School Report Card 2006</ref>

In 2006, 34% of the graduates from East Pennsboro High School had not achieved proficient or better on the [[Pennsylvania System of School Assessment|PSSA]]'s for Mathematics and Reading.<ref>Ensuring Success for All High School Graduates. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. September 5, 2007</ref>


==Extracurricular activities==
==Extracurricular activities==
East Pennsboro High School provides an extensive co-curricular program.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students who reside in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/35742869/Governor-Rendell-Says-Home-Schooled-Children-Can-Participate-in-School-District-Extracurricular-Activities |title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities |author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release |date=November 10, 2005 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023063216/https://www.scribd.com/doc/35742869/Governor-Rendell-Says-Home-Schooled-Children-Can-Participate-in-School-District-Extracurricular-Activities |archivedate=October 23, 2014 }}</ref>

East Pennsboro High School provides an extensive co-curricular program. Eligibility for participation in extracurriculars and athletics is determined through school board policy and communicated to students in the student handbook.<ref>East Pennsboro Area School Board, Policy Manual 122 Extracurriculars Policy and 123 Interscholastic Athletics Policy, August 9, 1982</ref>


;Clubs and organizations
;Clubs and organizations
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*[[Student council]]
*[[Student council]]
*[[Varsity club]]
*[[Varsity club]]
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*[[Spanish Club]]
*[[Spanish Club]]
*[[French Club]]
*[[French Club]]
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*EP Media (AV Club)
*EP Media (AV Club)
*[[Quiz Bowl|Quiz Bowl Team]]
*[[Quiz Bowl|Quiz Bowl Team]]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081004151018/http://www.eastpennband.org/ Marching Band]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081004151018/http://www.eastpennband.org/ Marching Band]
*[[choir|Chorus]]
*[[choir|Chorus]]
*[[Drama Club]]
*[[Drama|Drama Club]]
*[[Model United Nations]]
*[[Model United Nations]]
*Environment Club
*Environment Club
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== Notable events ==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Anil Dash]], Blogger, Entrepreneur, Technologist
*[[Mickey Shuler]], Football Player
*[[Mickey Shuler, Jr.]], Football Player


==References==
==References==
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{{Cumberland County, Pennsylvania School Districts}}
{{Cumberland County, Pennsylvania School Districts}}

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[[Category:High schools in Central Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:High schools in Central Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 23:00, 21 October 2024

East Pennsboro High School
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Location
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East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania

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Coordinates40°17′49″N 76°56′28″W / 40.297°N 76.941°W / 40.297; -76.941
Information
Motto"World Class Performers and Productive Citizens"
School districtEast Pennsboro Area School District
PrincipalJonathan Bucher
Faculty67 teachers (2012)[1]
Teaching staff56.02 (FTE)[2]
Grades9th - 12th
Enrollment761 (2022–2023)[2]
Student to teacher ratio13.58[2]
Color(s)   Orange and black
MascotPanther
NewspaperPanther Press http://pantherpress.org
Feeder schoolsEast Pennsboro Area Middle School
Websitewww.epasd.org

East Pennsboro Area High School is a midsized, suburban, public high school that serves East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania. The School is located at 425 West Shady Lane, Enola in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the East Pennsboro Area School District (EPASD). In the 2022–2023 school year, the School's enrollment was reported as 761 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.[2]

East Pennsboro Area High School is served by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K-12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services. High school students may choose to attend Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

Extracurricular activities

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East Pennsboro High School provides an extensive co-curricular program.

Clubs and organizations

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ US News and World Report, Best High Schools, 2013
  2. ^ a b c d "East Pennsboro Area SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
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