School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Low
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Type:
Private
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Grades:
Pre-kindergarten - 12th Grade
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District:
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Students/Teacher:
NOT REPORTED
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Students/Grade:
119.5
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Number Students:
1673
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Number Teachers:
NOT REPORTED
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Number Classrooms:
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Expense/Pupil:
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Poverty Level:
NOT REPORTED
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Number Computers:
248
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Number PCs:
185
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Number Macs:
063
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (54 ratings)
Other Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-07-29
"Do not listen to these other reviews, as they are not correct. This school is absolutely amazing, and this is coming from a student. No, Pine Crest does not mold you into drones like other people say and no they are not out of touch with everybody else. I honestly believe that all of these students/parents do not understand what Pine Crest is about. They try to shape you into the best student possible, and they do it very well. Everybody has personality and are not clay soldiers, as many participate in different clubs/sports, making everybody different. Also, they do mold you into a great person. Many students here are extremely well behaved, which is very good for jobs later on. They mold you for the future, which some parents do not do. They are not absolutely controlling though. Teachers are usually hits but there are a couple of bad ones. Academics is challenging but that is what is expected from a COLLEGE PREPATORY SCHOOL. I am a student and am extremely pleased with school here. I am a very good athlete and student, and think Pine Crest is the best choice for somebody who wants to succeed very well in life. I would make a bigger review."
Teacher Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-07-05
"The #2 best private school in the country according to Washinigto Post and we agree."
Other Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-12-25
"I was a lifer at PC, attending the school for 14 years. From my earliest days there, the school has taught me to set my goals high in addition to the skills and confidence needed to achieve them. Critical thinking is stressed starting in lower school, and character education begins early on. PC builds mature, well-rounded individuals. In middle and upper school, the academics are rigorous and not for everyone. PC is a college preparatory school in the true sense of the term - they are not simply getting you into college, but preparing you to succeed in college and beyond. Attending a top tier college, I have seen many struggle with the workload and rigor; I have felt more than prepared for everything I have encountered in college as have my other friends from PC. Many teachers hold PhD degrees and/or taught at the college level, yet they choose to teach PC kids because they know the students here have the drive and curiosity to devote themselves to whatever the academic subject, fine art, or sport is. The sense of community at the school is my fondest memory - I have made lifetime friends with not only students but also faculty and administrators."
Other Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-11-18
"I think this school is bad school why waste all your money on a school that does nothing for your child when you could go to Rickards Honors Academy. In the Honors Academy your child could earn lots and lots of credits for high school and college."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-10-08
"I'M YOUR AVERAGE JOE PARENT.As a parent,I have come to the realization that there are pros and cons about every school.Let's start with the bad.Yes as mentioned in some reviews,there are tons of kids driving much nicer cars than their teachers.Who cares,keep your kid HUMBLE at home.Parents RAISE kids,not SCHOOLS.Yes, it is not diversed enough.The real world doesn't look like that.Get your kid involved in activities outside school.Yes,they care very much about how many of their kids go to top schools.Isn't how greatness is measured in academics? I hear sensless comments such as they care too much about college placement.If you don't care about what college your kid ends up attending,choose the worse public school in your area then. The curriculum is tough.In their introduction,the school clearly specifies that it is for ABOVE AVERAGE IQ students.Some mention that they have money to waste on new buildings.It's true,but unfortunately rich people mostly donate to those who already have a lot and Pinecrest rely heavily on them.The donors want to see the school looking flawless. The school does an amazing job preparing kids for college,but I strongly agree that it's not for every kid."