Neshaminy High School - Langhorne, Pennsylvania/PA

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Neshaminy High School

2001 Old Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, PA, 19047-3240 -

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Definition of Terms

Neshaminy High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 10 - 12

County

Bucks County, PA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

2403 students

% Male / % Female

53% / 47%

Total Classroom Teachers

157 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 10 - 815 students

Grade 11 - 793 students

Grade 12 - 795 students

This School

(PA) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:15

1:16

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(PA) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	2%	2%
% Hispanic	1%	3%
% Black	4%	14%
% White	93%	81%

Additional Student Information

This School

(PA) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(PA) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Neshaminy Sd School District

This School's Agency

(PA) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	14	4
Number of Students Managed	9,237 students	2,220 students
District Total Revenue	$141,358,000	$24,078,000
District Expenditure	$136,930,000	$23,565,000
District Revenue / Student	$15,303	$10,846
District Expenditure / Student	$14,824	$10,615
District Graduation Rates	94%	95%

military news (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 10:11:09 am
Air National Guard Airman First Class Anthony J. McGovern graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He is the son of Marianne McGovern of Warminster. McGovern is a 2007 graduate of William Tennent High School.
Neshaminy routs Bensalem (The Trentonian)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 05:58:16 am
LANGHORNE, Pa. — It took Neshaminy High School stadium announcer Joe King all of about 30 seconds after the host Redskins wore down Bensalem, 34-7, last night to reveal other final score that folks in the stands really wanted to hear.
Redskins get a gift from Rock North (The Trentonian)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 04:43:57 pm
LANGHORNE, Pa. — Tom Coates wore neither an expression of joy, nor dejection as he walked off of the football field at Neshaminy High School yesterday afternoon.
student news (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 06:50:16 am
Rachael McGuiggan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McGuiggan of Richboro, received the Northampton Lions Club Scholarship Award. She is a graduate of Council Rock North and a freshman at Elizabethtown College.
college news (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 09:12:11 am
TD Bank has announced the recipients of its annual American Dream Scholarship program, which awards $1,000 to local graduating seniors who achieve both academic excellence and serve the community. Those students are: Julia Burke of Levittown graduated from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. She plans to attend the Pennsylvania State University and major in nursing; Timothy Coyle of Langhorne ...

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Neshaminy High School is a large public high school located on Old Lincoln Highway, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Neshaminy High School is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment through an evolving curriculum in which all students are educated to be responsible, creative and productive citizens who have the desire for continuous learning and who acknowledge diversity.
Facilities
Neshaminy High School consists of one main hallway, with hallways branching off of the main by department, arranging classes of similar types (such as art, math, social studies, and science) in the same region of the school.
There are 2 gymnasiums, one at the front of the school and one at the back. Of its two theaters, the smaller black box theater is used primarily for performances by the school's drama department. The larger theater in the front of the building is used by the school's music department and outside groups for performances, and Neshaminy's annual musical.
Renovation
In June 2006, the Neshaminy School District started a massive $82 million renovation of Neshaminy High School, which was originally constructed as a combination high school and junior high school in the 50s. Most of the original structure has been demolished, and the project should be completed before the start of the 2009 school year.
Academics
Neshaminy High School provides a rich curriculum that includes a wide variety of honors and advanced placement courses.
In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:

   * Biology
   * Calculus AB
   * Calculus BC
   * English Language & Composition
   * English Literature & Composition
   * European History
   * Government & Politics: U.S.
   * Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
   * Physics C: Mechanics
   * Psychology
   * Statistics
   * U.S. History

Student Body
There are approximately 3,000 students in grades nine through twelve. It is the only high school in the Neshaminy School District. Neshaminy High School is accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Extracurricular activities
The school also has a long history of excellent extra curricular activities, which include several championship athletic teams.
Playwickian
The name "Playwickian" comes from the one of the names of the Native American tribes who called the area on the Neshaminy Creek home. The Playwickian is the high schools award-winning newspaper. The Playwickian has received countless awards from Columbia University for outstanding performance. The newspaper is distributed once a month with all the articles written by the students who choose to take the journalism course. The current adviser for the newspaper is Mrs. Tara Gould-Huber.According to their mission statement, the Playwickian is, "Saving the world, one word at a time" and is dedicated to providing "the student body with a voice and exercise students First Amendment rights while remaining unbiased and truthful in the reporting of information and the quest for self-expression."
Student Initiatives
Suicide awareness
Following numerous tragic events, Neshaminy High School has adopted numerous programs aimed at suicide awareness and prevention.
In October 2006, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club at Neshaminy High School implemented a Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. The program is designed to empower youth by giving them permission and a way to ask for help through the Yellow Ribbon card. The Neshaminy High School staff has been trained in the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon card and is prepared to assist students if necessary.
Notable alumni
Jamar Brittingham, Atlanta Falcons running back in the National Football League.
Anthony Fedorov, American Idol contestant.
Chris Bahr, former NFL placekicker and NASL midfielder.
Matt Bahr, former NFL placekicker.
'Steven E. de Souza, screenwriter
Bob Grupp, former NFL and USFL punter.
Harry Schuh, former NFL offensive tackle.
Steve Shull, former NFL linebacker.
Kevin Kelly, Penn State placekicker.
Brandon Young, actor, "The Wire"
Chris King Pennsylvania legislator
Langhorne Slim, singer, transferred to Solebury prior to graduation
External links
Official website
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