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===College remediation rate=== |
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According to a [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] study released in January 2009, '''10% of the Richland High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading''' before they were prepared to take college level courses in the [[Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education]] or community colleges.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=space&name=Dir&id=cached&psname=Dir&psid=1&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true&control=DirRepost&rangeFrom=121&rangeTo=140&subfolderID=5358&DirMode=1 |title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report, |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=January 20, 2009}}</ref> Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, 2008</ref> Per the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]], one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community |
According to a [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] study released in January 2009, '''10% of the Richland High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading''' before they were prepared to take college level courses in the [[Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education]] or community colleges.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=space&name=Dir&id=cached&psname=Dir&psid=1&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true&control=DirRepost&rangeFrom=121&rangeTo=140&subfolderID=5358&DirMode=1 |title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report, |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=January 20, 2009}}</ref> Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, 2008</ref> Per the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]], one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and [[community college]]s takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English. |
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===Graduation requirements=== |
===Graduation requirements=== |
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The Richland School Board has determined that a pupil must earn 25 credits to graduate, including: Math 4 credits, English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Physical Education 1.6 credits, Health 0.6 credits, Arts/Humanities 2 credits and electives 5.8 credits.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richland.k12.pa.us/pdf/stratplan/AcademicStandardsAndAssessmentReport.pdf |title=Richland School District Strategic Plan - Assessment and Academics Chapter 3 |author=Richland School Board and Administration |date=August 27, 2008}}</ref> |
The Richland School Board has determined that a pupil must earn 25 credits to graduate, including: Math 4 credits, English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Physical Education 1.6 credits, Health 0.6 credits, Arts/Humanities 2 credits and electives 5.8 credits.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richland.k12.pa.us/pdf/stratplan/AcademicStandardsAndAssessmentReport.pdf |title=Richland School District Strategic Plan - Assessment and Academics Chapter 3 |author=Richland School Board and Administration |date=August 27, 2008}}</ref> The District offers a Learn and Earn program where students may take a reduced course load their senior year, giving them time to take college courses or work. The high school also has a Associate in High School plan which allows students to accelerate their studies and earn two years of college credits.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richlandsd.com/pdf/2014-2015/2014-2015%20Handbook.pdf |title=Student Handbook 2014-15 |author=Richland High School Administration |year=2014}}</ref> |
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By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html |title=Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements |author=Pennsylvania State Board of Education |year=1997}}</ref> |
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html |title=Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements |author=Pennsylvania State Board of Education |year=1997}}</ref> Effective with the graduating class of 2017, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education eliminated the state mandate that students complete a culminating project in order to graduate.<ref>Pennsylvania State Board of Education, Proposed changes to Chapter 4, May 10, 2012</ref> |
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By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, |
By Pennsylvania State School Board regulations, beginning with the class of 2017, public school students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in [[Algebra]] I, [[Biology]], and English Literature by passing the respective Keystone Exams for each course.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://static.pdesas.org/Content/Documents/Keystone_Exam_Program_Overview.pdf |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Keystone Exam Overview |year=2010}}</ref> The exam is given at the end of the course. Keystone Exams replace the PSSAs for 11th grade.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4695967-74/board-students-education#axzz2fcd9tUjG |title=Pennsylvania changing high school graduation requirements |author=Megan Harris |publisher=Tribune Live |date=September 12, 2013}}</ref> |
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Students have several opportunities to pass the exam. Schools are mandated to provide targeted assistance to help the student be successful. Those who do not pass after several attempts can perform a project in order to graduate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx |title=Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-2/56.html |title=Rules and Regulation Title 22 PA School Code CH. 4 |author=Pennsylvania State Board of Education |year=2010}}</ref> For the class of 2019, a Composition exam will be added. For the class of 2020, passing a civics and government exam will be added to the graduation requirements.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Education Finalizes Adoption of Pennsylvania Common Core State Academic Standards and High School Graduation Requirements, March 14, 2013</ref> In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/keystone_exams/20436 |title=Keystone Exams |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP. |
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====Challenge Program==== |
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The Challenge Program offers $250.00 cash incentives to Senior High School students who excel in the categories of: Academic Improvement, Attendance, Community Service and Academic Excellence. The program partners with businesses to motivate students both in and out of the classroom by encouraging good habits in students that will last throughout their education and into their future careers. For the 2010-2011 school year, the top 10% of students in each of the categories will be eligible to win $250.00.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tcpinc.org/sponsored-schools/ |title=The Challenge Program Sponsored Schools 2015 |author=Challenge Program Administration |year=2015}}</ref> |
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====SAT scores==== |
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In 2014, 111 Richland School District students took the [[SAT]] exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 492. The Math average score was 501. The Writing average score was 503.<ref>PDE, School Performance profile, November 6, 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_assessment_system/20965/sat_and_act_scores/1339721 |title=SAT and ACT Scores |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2014}}</ref> Statewide in Pennsylvania, Verbal Average Score was 497. The Math average score was 504. The Writing average score was 480. The College Board also reported that nationwide scores were: 497 in reading, 513 in math and 487 in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/sat/PA_14_03_03_01.pdf |title=2014 College-Bound Seniors State Profile Report |author=College Board |year=2014}}</ref> In 2014, 1,672,395 students took the SATs in the United States. |
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In 2013, 95 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was . The Math average score was . The Writing average score was . The College Board reported that statewide scores were: 494 in reading, 504 in math and 482 in writing. The nationwide SAT results were the same as in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://research.collegeboard.org/programs/sat/data/cb-seniors-2013 |title=The 2013 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness |author=College Board |year=2013}}</ref> |
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In 2012, 95 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 493. The Math average score was 498. The Writing average score was 495. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the USA, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400. |
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In 2011, 82 School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 505. The Math average score was 492. The Writing average score was 493.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |title=Public School SAT Scores 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |title=SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania |author=College Board |date=September 15, 2011}}</ref> In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/while_us_sat_scores_dip_across.html |title=While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady |work=NJ.com |date=September 15, 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2011, 110 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 484. The Math average score was 493. The Writing average score was 470.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |title=Public School SAT Scores 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |title=SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania |author=College Board |date=September 15, 2011}}</ref> In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/while_us_sat_scores_dip_across.html |title=While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady |work=NJ.com |date=September 15, 2011}}</ref> |
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[[The Center for Rural Pennsylvania]], a research arm of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, compared the SAT data of students in rural areas of Pennsylvania to students in urban areas. From 2003 to 2005, the average total SAT score for students in rural Pennsylvania was 992, while urban students averaged 1,006. During the same period, 28 percent of 11th and 12th graders in rural school districts took the exam, compared to 32 percent of urban students in the same grades. The average math and verbal scores were 495 and 497, respectively, for rural students, while urban test-takers averaged 499 and 507, respectively. Pennsylvania’s SAT composite score ranked low on the national scale in 2004. The composite SAT score of 1,003 left Pennsylvania ranking 44 out of the 50 states and Washington, DC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rural.palegislature.us/news0706.html#8 |title=SAT Scores and Other School Data |author=The Center for Rural Pennsylvania |date=August 2006}}</ref> |
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====AP Courses==== |
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In 2014, Richland High School offered 3 [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) courses at a higher cost than regular courses. The fee for each AP Exam was $91 (2014).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/190165.html |title=Exam Fees and Reductions: 2015 |author=College Board |year=2014}}</ref> The school retains $9 of that fee as a rebate to help with administrative costs. In 2012, the fee was $89 per test per pupil. Students have the option of taking [[College Board]] approved courses and then taking the College Board's examination in the Spring. Students, who achieve a 3 or better on the exam, may be awarded college credits at US universities and colleges. Each higher education institution sets its own standards about what level of credits are awarded to a student based on their AP exam score. Most higher education give credits for scores of 4 or 5. Some schools also give credits for scores of 3. High schools give credits towards graduation to students who take the school's AP class. At Richland High School 24.8% of the students who took an AP course earned a 3 or better on the exam.<ref>PDE, School Performance Profile - Academic Performance Data - Richland High School, December 2014</ref> |
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===Junior high school=== |
===Junior high school=== |
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319 Schoolhouse Road , Cambria County , 15904 | |
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Closed | Richland MS July 2007, Richland SHS, 2007, Rachel Hill ES (1998) |
School board | 9 locally elected members |
Superintendent | Arnold J Nadonley, M'eD (contract July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2019)[1]Salary $114,750 (2014-15)[2] Mr. Thomas Fleming former superintendent salary $105,994 (2013) |
Administrator | Corina L Long, Business Manager (2015) Mrs. Mary Beth Prociuk, Dr. Special Ed |
Principal | Brandon Bailey, HS salary $87,270 (2013) |
Principal | Gregg Wilson, ES |
Staff | 43 non teaching staff members (2012)[3] |
Faculty | 89 teachers (2012) |
Grades | K-12 |
Age | 5 years old to 21 years old special education |
Enrollment | 1,632 pupils (2014)[5] 1,605 pupils (2006) |
• Kindergarten | 122 (2013),[8] 87 (2010) |
• Grade 1 | 111 (2013), 117 |
• Grade 2 | 124 (2013), 112 |
• Grade 3 | 122 (2013), 121 |
• Grade 4 | 98 (2013), 122 |
• Grade 5 | 129 (2013), 122 |
• Grade 6 | 138 (2013), 123 |
• Grade 7 | 123 (2013), 120 |
• Grade 8 | 136 (2013), 136 |
• Grade 9 | 130 (2013), 164 |
• Grade 10 | 122 (2013), 105 |
• Grade 11 | 126 (2013), 132 |
• Grade 12 | 151 (2013), 140 (2010) |
• Other | Enrollment projected to be 1,500 pupils in 2020[9] |
Language | English |
Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
Team name | Rams |
Budget | $21,771,649 (2015-16)[4] |
Per pupil spending | $13,259 (2008) |
Per pupil spending | $11,887.39 (2012) |
Website | http://richlandsd.com/ |
The Richland School District is a diminutive, rural, public school district in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It serves the borough of Geistown and the Township of Richland. It encompasses approximately 25 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, the district served a resident population of 12,598. By 2010, the District's population declined to 14,902 people.[10] The educational attainment levels for the School District population (25 years old and over) were 90% high school graduates and 26.8% college graduates.[11] The District is one of the 500 public school districts of Pennsylvania.
According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 23.6% of the District’s pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level [1] as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.[12] In 2009 the Richland School District residents' per capita income was $18,883, while the median family income was $45,694.[13] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501[14] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.[15] In Cambria County, the median household income was $39,574.[16] By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.[17] In 2014, the median household income in the USA was $53,700.[18]
Per District officials, in school year 2007-08 the Richland School District provided basic educational services to 1,608 pupils. It employed: 105 teachers, 40 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 8 administrators. Richland School District received more than $4.9 million in state funding in school year 2007-08. The Richland School District is one of 35 school districts and 5 career and technology centers under the umbrella of the Intermediate Unit 08. The Intermediate Unit 08 provides special education and professional development services to the districts.
The Richland School District operates two schools: Richland Elementary School (Grades K-6) and Richland High School (Grades 7-12). High school students may choose to attend Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center for training in the construction and mechanical trades. The Appalachia Intermediate Unit IU8 provides the District with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, background checks for employees, state mandated recognizing and reporting child abuse training, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.
Governance
Richland School District is governed by 9 individually elected board members (serve four-year terms), the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania General Assembly.[19] The federal government controls programs it funds like Title I funding for low-income children in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act, which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills. The Superintendent and Business Manager are appointed by the school board. The Superintendent is the chief administrative officer with overall responsibility for all aspects of operations, including education and finance. The Business Manager is responsible for budget and financial operations. Neither of these officials are voting members of the School Board. The School Board enters into individual employment contracts for these positions. In Pennsylvania, public school districts are required to give 150 days notice to the Superintendent regarding renewal of the employment contract.[20]
The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the Richland School Board and District administration a "D-" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website". It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.[21] In 2015 the District web site provided: current budget, Board members names, current year regular meetings annual schedule, regular meeting minutes, current meeting agenda.[22]
Academic achievement
Richland School District ranked 111th out of 493 Pennsylvania public school districts, by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2015.[23] The statewide ranking is based on the last 3 years of student academic achievement as demonstrated by PSSAs results in: reading, writing, math and science and the three Keystone Exams (literature, Algebra 1, Biology I) in high school.[24] Three school districts were excluded because they do not operate high schools (Saint Clair Area School District, Midland Borough School District, Duquesne City School District). The PSSAs are given to all children in grades 3rd through 8th. Adapted PSSA examinations are given to children in the special education programs. Writing exams were given to children in 5th and 8th grades.
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In 2009, the academic achievement of the students of Richland School District was in the 86th percentile among 500 Pennsylvania school districts. Scale - (0-99; 100 is state best)[31]
District AYP status history
In 2012, Richland School District achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status.[32] In 2011, Richland School District achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). In 2011, 94 percent of the 500 Pennsylvania public school districts achieved the No Child Left Behind Act progress level of 72% of students reading on grade level and 67% of students demonstrating on grade level math. In 2011, 46.9 percent of Pennsylvania school districts achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) based on student performance. An additional 37.8 percent of Pennsylvania public school districts made AYP based on a calculated method called safe harbor, 8.2 percent on the growth model and 0.8 percent on a two-year average performance.[33][34] Richland School District achieved AYP status each year from 2004 to 2010, while in 2003 the District was in Warning status due to lagging student achievement.[35]
Graduation rate
In 2014, the District’s graduation rate was 92%.[36]
- 2013 - 80% [37]
- 2012 - 95%
- 2011 - 96%.[38]
- 2010 - 95%, Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4-year cohort graduation rate.[39]
- According to traditional graduation rate calculations
Richland High School
Richland High School is located at One Academic Avenue, Johnstown. In 2014, enrollment was reported as 788 pupils in 7th through 12th grades, with 22.6% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 8.6% of pupils received special education services, while 2% of pupils were identified as gifted.[42] The school employed 43 teachers.[43] Per the PA Department of Education, 2% of the teachers were rated "Non‐Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The school is not a Title I school.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2012, the School reported an enrollment of 771 pupils in grades 7th through 12th, with 117 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. In 2012, the School employed 43 teachers yielding a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.[44] According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 19% of courses were taught by teachers who were rated "Non‐Highly Qualified" under No Child Left Behind.[45]
- 2014 School Performance Profile
Richland High School achieved 83.5 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 85.9% of pupils were reading on grade level. In Mathematics/Algebra 1, 83% showed on grade level math skills. In Science/Biology 1, 72% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course. In Writing - 73% of 8th graders demonstrated on grade level writing skills.[46][47] Statewide, the percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in Algebra I increased to 39.7% to 40.1%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in reading/literature declined to 52.5%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in biology improved from 39.7% to 41.4%.[48]
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,134 of 2,947 Pennsylvania public schools (72 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher.[49] Fifty-three percent of schools statewide received lower SPP scores compared with last year's, while 46 percent improved. A handful were unchanged.[50][51]
- 2013 School Performance Profile
Richland High School achieved 80.2 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 86% of pupils were on grade level. In math/Algebra 1, 74% showed on grade level mathematics skills. In science/Biology, 71.8% showed on grade level science understanding. In writing, 71% of 8th graders demonstrated on grade level writing skills.[52] 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.[53]
- AYP History
In 2012, Richland High School achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status.[54] In 2009 through 2011, Richland High School achieved AYP status.[55] In 2008, Richland HIgh School was in Warning AYP status due to lagging student academic achievement.[56] AYP status for Richland HIgh School was not reported prior to 2008 due to the District combining 7th through 12th grades in one school building. Earlier AYP reporting was under Richland Middle School and Richland Senior High School.[57]
- PSSAs
Pennsylvania System of School Assessments, commonly called PSSAs are No Child Left Behind Act related examinations which were administered from 2003 through 2012, in all Pennsylvania public high schools. The exams were administered in the Spring of each school year. The goal was for 100% of students to be on grade level or better in reading and mathematics, by the Spring of 2014. The tests focused on the state's Academic Standards for reading, writing, mathematics and science. The Science exam included content in science, technology, ecology and the environmental studies. The mathematics exam included: algebra I, algebra II, geometry and trigonometry. The standards were first published in 1998 and are mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.[58] In 2013, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania changed its high school assessments to the Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Reading/literature and Biology1. The exams are given at the end of the course, rather than all in the spring of the student's 11th grade year.[59] Effective with Spring 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Education discontinued administering the PSSA's to 11th graders.
11th Grade Reading
- 2012 - 87% on grade level, (5% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[60]
- 2011 - 74% (11% below basic). State - 69.1%[61]
- 2010 - 81% (9% below basic). State - 66%[62]
- 2009 - 77% (9% below basic). State - 65%[63]
- 2008 - 73% (11% below basic). State - 65%[64]
- 2007 - 88% (6% below basic). State - 65%[65]
11th Grade Math:
- 2012 - 70% on grade level (17% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[66]
- 2011 - 61%, (22% below basic). State - 60.3%[67]
- 2010 - 68%, (17% below basic). State - 59%
- 2009 - 60% (15.5% below basic). State - 56%.
- 2008 - 58% (17% below basic). State - 56%
- 2007 - 70% (9% below basic). State - 53%
11th Grade Science:
- 2012 - 57% on grade level (4% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.[68]
- 2011 - 44% (12% below basic). State - 40%[69]
- 2010 - 47% (7% below basic). State - 39%
- 2009 - 53% (8.5% below basic). State - 40%[70]
- 2008 - 41%, (11% below basic). State - 39%
College remediation rate
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 10% of the Richland High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges.[71] Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.[72] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Graduation requirements
The Richland School Board has determined that a pupil must earn 25 credits to graduate, including: Math 4 credits, English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Physical Education 1.6 credits, Health 0.6 credits, Arts/Humanities 2 credits and electives 5.8 credits.[73] The District offers a Learn and Earn program where students may take a reduced course load their senior year, giving them time to take college courses or work. The high school also has a Associate in High School plan which allows students to accelerate their studies and earn two years of college credits.[74]
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.[75] Effective with the graduating class of 2017, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education eliminated the state mandate that students complete a culminating project in order to graduate.[76]
By Pennsylvania State School Board regulations, beginning with the class of 2017, public school students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature by passing the respective Keystone Exams for each course.[77] The exam is given at the end of the course. Keystone Exams replace the PSSAs for 11th grade.[78]
Students have several opportunities to pass the exam. Schools are mandated to provide targeted assistance to help the student be successful. Those who do not pass after several attempts can perform a project in order to graduate.[79][80] For the class of 2019, a Composition exam will be added. For the class of 2020, passing a civics and government exam will be added to the graduation requirements.[81] In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level.[82] Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP.
Challenge Program
The Challenge Program offers $250.00 cash incentives to Senior High School students who excel in the categories of: Academic Improvement, Attendance, Community Service and Academic Excellence. The program partners with businesses to motivate students both in and out of the classroom by encouraging good habits in students that will last throughout their education and into their future careers. For the 2010-2011 school year, the top 10% of students in each of the categories will be eligible to win $250.00.[83]
SAT scores
In 2014, 111 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 492. The Math average score was 501. The Writing average score was 503.[84][85] Statewide in Pennsylvania, Verbal Average Score was 497. The Math average score was 504. The Writing average score was 480. The College Board also reported that nationwide scores were: 497 in reading, 513 in math and 487 in writing.[86] In 2014, 1,672,395 students took the SATs in the United States.
In 2013, 95 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was . The Math average score was . The Writing average score was . The College Board reported that statewide scores were: 494 in reading, 504 in math and 482 in writing. The nationwide SAT results were the same as in 2012.[87]
In 2012, 95 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 493. The Math average score was 498. The Writing average score was 495. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the USA, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400.
In 2011, 82 School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 505. The Math average score was 492. The Writing average score was 493.[88] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.[89] In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.[90]
In 2011, 110 Richland School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 484. The Math average score was 493. The Writing average score was 470.[91] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.[92] In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.[93]
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a research arm of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, compared the SAT data of students in rural areas of Pennsylvania to students in urban areas. From 2003 to 2005, the average total SAT score for students in rural Pennsylvania was 992, while urban students averaged 1,006. During the same period, 28 percent of 11th and 12th graders in rural school districts took the exam, compared to 32 percent of urban students in the same grades. The average math and verbal scores were 495 and 497, respectively, for rural students, while urban test-takers averaged 499 and 507, respectively. Pennsylvania’s SAT composite score ranked low on the national scale in 2004. The composite SAT score of 1,003 left Pennsylvania ranking 44 out of the 50 states and Washington, DC.[94]
AP Courses
In 2014, Richland High School offered 3 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at a higher cost than regular courses. The fee for each AP Exam was $91 (2014).[95] The school retains $9 of that fee as a rebate to help with administrative costs. In 2012, the fee was $89 per test per pupil. Students have the option of taking College Board approved courses and then taking the College Board's examination in the Spring. Students, who achieve a 3 or better on the exam, may be awarded college credits at US universities and colleges. Each higher education institution sets its own standards about what level of credits are awarded to a student based on their AP exam score. Most higher education give credits for scores of 4 or 5. Some schools also give credits for scores of 3. High schools give credits towards graduation to students who take the school's AP class. At Richland High School 24.8% of the students who took an AP course earned a 3 or better on the exam.[96]
Junior high school
PSSA Results:
8th Grade Reading
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8th Grade Science:
- 2011 - 77% on grade level (10% below basic). State – 58.3% of 8th graders were on grade level.
- 2010 - 76% (9% below basic). State - 57%[100]
- 2009 - 70% (6% below basic). State - 55%[101]
- 2008 - 63%, State - 52%[102]
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Elementary School
The school achieved AYP status in 2011 and 2010.[103] Attendance rate was 95% in 2011 and 96% in 2010.[104]
6th Grade Reading:
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- 2011 - 89%, (3% below basic), State – 82.9%
- 2010 - 89%, (4% below basic), State - 81%
- 2009 - 95%, (0% below basic), State - 83%
- 2008 - 97%, (0% below basic), State - 81%
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Special education
In December 2010, the district administration reported that 160 pupils or 10% of the district's pupils received Special Education services.[106]
In order to comply with state and federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act rules and regulations, the school district engages in identification procedures to ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate educational program consisting of special education and related services, individualized to meet student needs. At no cost to the parents, these services are provided in compliance with state and federal law; and are reasonably calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress .[107] To identify students who may be eligible for special education services, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis. These screening activities include: review of group-based data (cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, motor, and speech/language screening; and review by the Special Education administration. When screening results suggest that the student may be eligible, the District seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. Parents who suspect their child is eligible may verbally request a multidisciplinary evaluation from a professional employee of the District or contact the district's Special Education Department.[108]
In 2010, the state of Pennsylvania provided $1,026,815,000 for Special Education services. The funds were distributed to districts based on a state policy which estimates that 16% of the district's pupils are receiving special education services. This funding is in addition to the state's basic education per pupil funding, as well as, all other state and federal funding.[109] The Pennsylvania Special Education funding system assumes that 16% of the district’s students receive special education services. It also assumes that each student’s needs accrue the same level of costs.[110] The state requires each district to have a three year special education plan to meet the unique needs of its special education students.[111] Overidentification of students in order to increase state funding has been an issue in the Commonwealth. Some districts have more than 20% of its students receiving special education services while others have 10% supported through special education services.[112]
The School District received a $$731,871 supplement for special education services in 2010.[113] For the 2011-12 school year, all Pennsylvania public school districts received the same level of funding for special education that they received in 2010. This level funding is provided regardless of changes in the number of pupils who need special education services and regardless of the level of services the respective students required.[114]
Gifted education
The District Administration reported that 25 or 1.55% of its students were gifted in 2009.[115] By law, the district must provide mentally gifted programs at all grade levels. The referral process for a gifted evaluation can be initiated by teachers or parents by contacting the student’s building principal and requesting an evaluation. All requests must be made in writing. To be eligible for mentally gifted programs in Pennsylvania, a student must have a cognitive ability of at least 130 as measured on a standardized ability test by a certified school psychologist. Other factors that indicate giftedness will also be considered for eligibility.[116]
Bullying policy
In 2009, the administrative reported there was one incident of bullying in the district.[117][118]
The Richland School Board has provided the district's antibully policy online.[119] All Pennsylvania schools are required to have an anti-bullying policy incorporated into their Code of Student Conduct. The policy must identify disciplinary actions for bullying and designate a school staff person to receive complaints of bullying. The policy must be available on the school's website and posted in every classroom. All Pennsylvania public schools must provide a copy of its anti-bullying policy to the Office for Safe Schools every year, and shall review their policy every three years. Additionally, the district must conduct an annual review of that policy with students.[120] The Center for Schools and Communities works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency and the Pennsylvania Department of Education to assist schools and communities as they research, select and implement bullying prevention programs and initiatives.[121]
Education standards relating to student safety and anti-harassment programs are described in the 10.3. Safety and Injury Prevention in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education.[122]
Budget
In 2009, the district reported employing 126 teachers with a salary range of $37,943 to $102,907.[123] The median teacher salary was $55,528.[124]
In 2007, the district employed 93 teachers. The average teacher salary in the district was $52,879 for 180 days worked.[125] As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries. When adjusted for cost of living Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for teacher compensation.[126] Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, paid personal days, 10 paid sick days, and other benefits.[124]
Richland School District administrative costs per pupil in 2008 was $643 per pupil. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil.[127] The Pennsylvania School Boards Association keeps statistics on salaries of public school district employees in Pennsylvania. According to the association's report, the average salary for a superintendent for the 2007-08 school year was $122,165. Superintendents and administrators receive a benefit package commensurate with that offered to the district's teachers' union.[128]
In 2008, the district administration reported that per pupil spending was $13,259 which ranked 395th among Pennsylvania's 501 school districts.
Reserves In 2008, the district reported a zero balance in its unreserved-designated fund. The unreserved-undesignated fund balance was reported as $4,927,395.[129]
In September 2010, the Pennsylvania Auditor General conducted a performance audit of the district. The findings were reported to the administration and the school board by state officials.[130]
The district is funded by a combination of: a local earned income tax, a property tax, a real estate transfer tax 0.5%, coupled with substantial funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government. Grants can provide an opportunity to supplement school funding without raising local taxes. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pension income and Social Security income are exempted from state personal income tax and local earned income tax regardless the of individual's wealth.[131]
State basic education funding
In 2011-12, the district received a $2,965,302 allocation, of state Basic Education Funding.[132] Additionally, the Richland School District will receive $36,379 in Accountability Block Grant funding. The enacted Pennsylvania state Education budget includes $5,354,629,000 for the 2011-2012 Basic Education Funding appropriation. This amount is a $233,290,000 increase (4.6%) over the enacted State appropriation for 2010-2011.[133] The highest increase in state basic education funding was awarded to Duquesne City School District, which got a 49% increase in state funding for 2011-12.[134] In 2010, the district reported that 272 students received free or reduced-price lunches, due to the family meeting the federal poverty level.[135]
For the 2010-11 budget year, Richland School District received a 2% increase in Basic Education Funding for a total of $3,194,937. The highest increase in Cambria County was awarded to Westmont Hilltop School District a 10.14% increase. One hundred fifty Pennsylvania school districts received the base 2% increase. The highest increase in 2010-11 went to Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester County which received a 23.65% increase in state funding.[136] The amount of increase each school district receives is set by the Governor and the Secretary of Education as a part of the state budget proposal given each February.[137]
In the 2009-2010 budget year, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provided a 5.63%% increase in Basic Education Funding for a total of $3,132,291. Among the districts in Cambria County, the highest increase went to Westmont Hilltop School District which got an 8.22%. The state Basic Education Funding to the district in 2008-09 was $2,965,301.81. Ninety school districts received a 2% increase. Muhlenberg School District in Berks County received a 22.31% increase in state basic education funding in 2009.[138] The amount of increase each school district receives is set by the Governor and the Secretary of Education as a part of the state budget proposal given each February.[139] The Department of Education reported that 254 students, attending school at the Richland School District, received a free or reduced-price lunch in 2007 due to low family income.
Accountability Block Grants
Beginning in 2004–2005, the state launched the Accountability Block Grant school funding. This program has provided $1.5 billion to Pennsylvania’s school districts. The Accountability Block Grant program requires that its taxpayer dollars are focused on specific interventions that are most likely to increase student academic achievement. These interventions include: teacher training, all-day kindergarten, lower class size K-3rd grade, literacy and math coaching programs that provide teachers with individualized job-embedded professional development to improve their instruction, before or after school tutoring assistance to struggling students, For 2010–11 the district applied for and received $98,740.00, in addition to all other state and federal funding. The Richland School District uses the funding to provide low class sizes in K-3rd grades and to improve science programs.[140][141]
Classrooms for the Future grant
The Classroom for the Future state program provided districts with hundreds of thousands of extra state funding to buy laptop computers for each core curriculum high school class (English, Science, History, Math) and paid for teacher training to optimize the computers use. The program was funded from 2006-2009. The School District did not apply to participate in 2006-07. In 2007-08. the district received $200,887. The district received $45,413 in 2008-09.[142]
Federal Stimulus grant
The district received an extra $119,410 in ARRA - Federal Stimulus money to be used in specific programs like special education and meeting the academic needs of low-income students.[143] The funding is for the 2009-10 and 2010-2011 school years.[144]
Race to the Top grant
Richland School District officials applied for the federal Race to the Top grant which would have provided over one million dollars in additional federal funding to improve student academic achievement. Participation required the administration, the school board and the local teachers' union to sign an agreement to prioritize improving student academic success. In Pennsylvania, 120 public school districts and 56 charter schools agreed to participate.[145] Pennsylvania was not approved for the grant. The failure of districts to agree to participate was cited as one reason that Pennsylvania was not approved.[146][147][148]
Common Cents state initiative
The School Board elected to not participate in the Pennsylvania Department of Education Common Cents program. The program called for the state to audit the district, at no cost to local taxpayers, to identify ways the district could save tax dollars.[149] After the review of the information, the district was not required to implement the recommended cost savings changes.
Real estate taxes
Property tax rates in 2011-12 were set by the school board at 48.9500 mills. A mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of a property's assessed value. Irregular property reassessments have become a serious issue in the commonwealth as it creates a significant disparity in taxation within a community and across a region.[150] Property taxes, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, apply only to real estate - land and buildings. The property tax is not levied on cars, business inventory, or other personal property. Certain types of property are exempt from property taxes, including: places of worship, places of burial, private social clubs, charitable and educational institutions and government property. Additionally, service related, disabled US military veterans may seek an exemption from paying property taxes. Pennsylvania school district revenues are dominated by two main sources: 1) Property tax collections, which account for the vast majority (between 75-85%) of local revenues; and 2) Act 511 tax collections, which are around 15% of revenues for school districts.[151]
- 2010-11 - 48.9500 mills[152]
- 2009-10 - 48.9500 mills.[153]
- 2008-09 - 48.9500 mills.[154]
- 2007-08 - 46.9500 mills.[155]
Act 1 Adjusted Index
The Act 1 of 2006 Index regulates the rates at which each school district can raise property taxes in Pennsylvania. Districts are not allowed to raise taxes above that index unless they allow voters to vote by referendum, or they seek an exception from the state Department of Education. The base index for the 2011-2012 school year is 1.4 percent, but the Act 1 Index can be adjusted higher, depending on a number of factors, such as property values and the personal income of district residents. Act 1 included 10 exceptions, including: increasing pension costs, increases in special education costs, a catastrophe like a fire or flood, increase in health insurance costs for contracts in effect in 2006 or dwindling tax bases. The base index is the average of the percentage increase in the statewide average weekly wage, as determined by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, for the preceding calendar year and the percentage increase in the Employment Cost Index for Elementary and Secondary Schools, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the U.S. Department of Labor, for the previous 12-month period ending June 30. For a school district with a market value/personal income aid ratio (MV/PI AR) greater than 0.4000, its index equals the base index multiplied by the sum of .75 and its MV/PI AR for the current year.[156] In June 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly eliminated six of the ten the exceptions to the Index.[157] The following exceptions were maintained: 1) costs to pay interest and principal on indebtedness incurred prior to September 4, 2004 for Act 72 schools and prior to June 27, 2006 for non-Act 72 schools; 2) costs to pay interest and principal on electoral debt; 3) costs incurred in providing special education programs and services (beyond what is already paid by the State); and 4) costs due to increases of more than the index in the school’s share of payments to PSERS taking into account on the PSERS contribution rate.[158]
The Richland School District Adjusted Index for the School District 2006-2007 through 2011-2012.[159]
- 2006-07 - 3.9%, Base 3.9%
- 2007-08 - 3.4%, Base 3.4%
- 2008-09 - 4.4%, Base 4.4%
- 2009-10 - 4.1%, Base 4.1%
- 2010-11 - 2.9%, Base 2.9%
- 2011-12 - 1.4%, Base 1.4%
- 2012-13 - 1.7%, Base 1.7%[160]
For the 2011-12 school year, Richland School Board did not apply for an exception to exceed the Act 1 Index. Each year, the Richland School Board has the option of adopting either 1) a resolution in January certifying they will not increase taxes above their index or 2) a preliminary budget in February. A school district adopting the resolution may not apply for referendum exceptions or ask voters for a tax increase above the inflation index. A specific timeline for these decisions is published annually, by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.[161]
According to a state report, for the 2011-2012 school year budgets, 247 school districts adopted a resolution certifying that tax rates would not be increased above their index; 250 school districts adopted a preliminary budget. Of the 250 school districts that adopted a preliminary budget, 231 adopted real estate tax rates that exceeded their index. Tax rate increases in the other 19 school districts that adopted a preliminary budget did not exceed the school district’s index. Of the districts who sought exceptions: 221 used the pension costs exemption and 171 sought a Special Education costs exemption. Only 1 school district sought an exemption for Nonacademic School Construction Project, while 1 sought an exception for Electoral debt for school construction.[162]
Richland School Board did not apply for any exceptions to exceed the Act 1 index for the budget in 2011.[163] For 2009-10 school budget, the board did not apply for exceptions to exceed the Index.[164] In the Spring of 2010, 135 Pennsylvania school boards asked to exceed their adjusted index. Approval was granted to 133 of them and 128 sought an exception for pension costs increases.[165]
Property tax relief
In 2010, the Homestead/Farmstead Property Tax Relief from gambling for the Richland School District was $62 per approved permanent primary residence. In the district, 3,730 property owners applied for the tax relief.[166] The relief was subtracted from the total annual school property tax bill. Property owners apply for the relief through the county Treasurer's office. Farmers can qualify for a farmstead exemption on building used for agricultural purposes. The farm must be at least 10 contiguous acres (40,000 m2) and must be the primary residence of the owner. Farmers can qualify for both the homestead exemption and the farmstead exemption. In Cambria County, 54.33% of eligible property owners applied for property tax relief in 2009.[167] In Cambria County, the highest amount of tax relief in 2010, went to approved property owners in Ferndale Area School District who got a $214 property tax cut. The highest property tax relief in Pennsylvania went to the residents of Chester Upland School District of Delaware County who received $632 per approved homestead.[168] This was the third year they were the top recipient.
Additionally, the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is provided for low income Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older; widows and widowers aged 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 for homeowners. The maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters is $650. Applicants can exclude one-half (1/2) of their Social Security income, consequently, individual with income much more than $35,000 may still qualify for a rebate. Individuals must apply annually for the rebate. This can be taken in addition to Homestead/Farmstead Property Tax Relief.[169]
Property taxes in Pennsylvania are relatively high on a national scale. According to the Tax Foundation, Pennsylvania ranked 11th in the U.S. in 2008 in terms of property taxes paid as a percentage of home value (1.34%) and 12th in the country in terms of property taxes as a percentage of income (3.55%).[170]
Extracurriculars
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those home-schooled, 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.[171]
Boys' athletics
- Baseball - Class AA
- Basketball - Class AA
- Cross Country - Class AA
- Football - Class AA
- Golf - Class AAAA
- Indoor Track and Field - Class AAAA
- Soccer - Class A
- Swimming and Diving - Class AA
- Tennis - Class AA
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Volleyball - Class AA
- Wrestling - Class AA
Girls' athletics
- Basketball - Class AA
- Cross Country - Class AA
- Golf - Class AAAA
- Indoor Track and Field - Class AAAA
- Soccer - Class AA
- Softball - Class AA
- Swimming and Diving - Class AA
- Tennis - Class AA
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Volleyball - Class AA
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