School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
8
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Medium-high
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
9th Grade - 12th Grade
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District:
Haverford Township School District
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Students/Teacher:
17
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Students/Grade:
451.8
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Number Students:
1807
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Number Teachers:
109
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Number Classrooms:
80
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Expense/Pupil:
$7,500.00 - 8,199.99
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Poverty Level:
0 - 5.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
630
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Number PCs:
130
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Number Macs:
500
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Principal:
Mr Jeffrey Nesbitt
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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 (23 ratings)
Student Review |
Rating:
Posted 2010-05-29
"As a recent graduate of this school, I have to say that although I was academically prepared for college, I felt like life at HHS was bleak. The administration did little to foster students' individualism and dreams. Advisers did nothing to progress my academic achievement. There was no encouragement to work harder or to pursue schools beyond Penn State, or to even look at life as a possibility for helping others instead of a life of suburban fulfillment. For a decently well off middle class suburb, shockingly few Haverford grads attend the University of Pennsylvania, which is only 4 miles down the road. I think that this is indicative of the teachers and administration that lack passion for continual learning."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2009-09-16
"I got a great education there - it was easier for me in college than for many kids from private schools, though they could definitely use more supplies and technology."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2008-06-10
"Shocked at how good the education is here. Less frills but everything my son and daughter need for their future is here. Great parent involvement."
Student Review |
Rating:
Posted 2008-01-31
"Academically the school is exceptional. I have now lived in many different states and have not found one school to offer the academica challenges that Haverford offers and the community takes for granted. The administration was somewhat uncaring and the lack of a pool was more than disappointing considering some of the best swimmers in the nation have graduated from Haverford (they attended Haverford but were forced to train elsewhere). Keep up the good work! - a former student"
Former Student Review |
Rating:
Posted 2006-08-12
"I just graduated from Haverford High School this year (no one calls it a senior high school, anymore). I have to say that HHS provides a good, well-balanced public school education without much extras. Unlike neighboring Lower Merion or Radnor, we don't extra money for things like astro turf, swimming pools, and student parking. The teaching is great for the most part and there are many great AP classes but some don't exactly prepare you for the AP exam. HHS also has a great arts program, including several good classes, as well as a diverse array of other extra-curriculars One area this school is seriously lacking is guidance. Unless it's a bona fid emergency, it's very hard to get an appointment with your counselor because there are only 5 counselors and 1 guidance secretary for almost 2000 students. It's just a mess for seniors. Scheduling causes many headaches for everyone and college counseling is virtually non-existent"