High School

Phoenixville Area High School
School Profile and Points of Pride

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PAHS By the Numbers - Class of 2025

1,139 Students, Grades 9-12 • 107 Professional Staff • 63% 4-year college • 17% 2-year/trade/tech • 19% Employment • 1% Military • 4 National Merit Commended Students

Curriculum/Instructional Levels
Students are offered an extensive curriculum, including elective courses. An individual program is developed for each student, based on their ability. The average class size is approximately 25 students. All required courses are arranged by level of difficulty. Students are heterogeneously grouped in non-academic courses. The levels are indicated on the transcripts as follows: AP-Advanced Placement, H-Honors, CC-College & Career Ready

Student Demographics
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% - Asian 3.3% - Multi-Racial 6.2% - Black or African American 5.3% - Hispanic 20% - White 63% - Low Income Enrollment 35% - Total Students 1,139

Academics

SAT (Class of 2025)
Mean Scores
EBRW: 571   Math: 542   Total: 1113

Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 24 credits is required in the following subject areas:
English - 4
Science - 3*
Arts - 0.5
Phys. Ed. - 1
Technology - 0.5
Math - 3*
Social Studies - 3*
Health - 0.5
Electives - 6
Techniques of Writing - 0.5
*Students must take a 4th year in TWO of the disciplines.

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GPA Distribution
4.0-4.528
3.5-3.99
3.0-3.49
2.5-2.99
2.0-2.49
<2.0		       15%
26%
24%
16%
13%
6%
A cumulative GPA is computed for every student. GPA’s are weighted to reflect course difficulty. Courses are weighted as follows: AP 1.25, Honors 1.125.

Grading Scale
PASD is a non-ranking school
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=<60		      W=Withdraw
WP=Withdraw Pass
I=Incomplete
P=Pass
F=Fail
PASD is a non-ranking school. Grades earned are reported on the student’s report card and transcript on the 100 point scale.
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PAHS Points of Pride

• 100% Customized education approach for each student • Consistently above PA and US averages for SAT and ACT scores • 81% of PAHS students attended 4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, or the US Military • Recognized as a Best High School in America by U.S. News & World Report • Named a NAMM Best Community of Music Educators for 5 years in a row • Recipient of a College Board AP Comp. Sci. Female Diversity Award • Student teams competed at national levels of Model UN, Technology Student Association, & Future Business Leaders of America

Educational Options

•Dual enrollment courses are available through a partnership with Montgomery County Community College
•Career Exploration Project/Senior Career Study: Through internships, externships, and job shadowing, seniors can gain firsthand experience in potential career fields.
•Technical College High School: A partner for workforce development focusing on the academic and technical preparation necessary to continue a student’s education and launch their careers.
•Educators Rising: A teacher preparation program which provides a clear pathway to inspire rising educators at institutes of higher education

Advanced Placement

2025 AP Recognition
• 48 AP Scholars
• 28 AP Scholars w/Honors
• 83 AP Scholars w/Distinction
• 13 AP Capstone Scholars
• 6 AP Seminar & Research Cert.

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AP Courses
2D Art & Design
Biology
Calculus
AB Calculus
BC Chemistry
Computer Sci A
Computer Sci Principles
Eng. Lang & Comp.
Eng. Lit. & Comp.
Environmental Science
European History
French Language
US Gov. & Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics I
Physics C: Electricity
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Research Seminar
Spanish Language
Statistics
U.S. History World History



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Staff and Teachers

100% of teachers are CERTIFIED PA Teachers
• 80% of teachers earned post graduate degrees, including 4 doctorate level teachers
• 100% of PASD teachers pursue continuing education credits
• All H.S. students maintain 4-year relationship with school counselors
• Full-time, 100% dedicated college & career counselor
• Specialized Programs and Services Include: Nurses, physical and occupational therapists, reading specialists, interventional specialists, and school psychologists are available in every school building

College/Career Planning & Community Affiliations

• Full-time, 100% dedicated college & career counselor
• Our graduates are accepted to some of the finest colleges and universities in
the country
• All students must complete a Career Exploration Project
• Students have the option to participate in a 3-week Career Study at the end of their Senior year

Community Service

• Majority of High School students participate in community service projects
• Strong foundation of community organization partnerships
• Over 10,000+ community service hours across PASD Student Body yearly
• Students organize and participate in dozens of fundraisers for local and 
global causes

Extra-Curricular Activities

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