East Pennsboro High School

East Pennsboro Area High School is a midsized, suburban, public high school that serves East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania.  The School is located at 425 West Shady Lane, Enola in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the East Pennsboro Area School District (EPASD). In 2013, the School's enrollment was reported as 839 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 23.8% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 16.5% of pupils received special education services, while 3.6% of pupils were identified as gifted. The school employed 69 teachers. Per the PA Department of Education 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, East Pennsboro Area High School had 882 pupils enrolled in grades 9th through 12th, with 192 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch. The school employed 70 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.

East Pennsboro Area High School is served by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K-12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services. High school students may choose to attend Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

2013 school performance profile
East Pennsboro Area High School achieved 77.8 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - only 67% were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 70% showed on grade level skills at the end of the course. In Biology, just 58% showed on grade level science understanding at the end of the course. 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.

Graduation rate
In 2013, the graduation rate at East Pennsboro Area School District declined to 90%. In 2012, the graduation rate at East Pennsboro Area School District was 91%. In 2011, the District's graduation rate rose to 95%. In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. East Pennsboro Area School District's rate was 92% for 2010.

According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
2010 - 94% 
2009 - 91%
2008 - 96%
2007 - 96% 
2006 - 93%

In 2006, 34% of the graduates from East Pennsboro High School had not achieved proficient or better on the PSSA's for Mathematics and Reading.

Extracurricular activities
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students who reside in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, 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.

East Pennsboro High School provides an extensive co-curricular program. Eligibility for participation in extracurriculars and athletics is determined through school board policy and communicated to students in the student handbook.

Clubs and organizations

Student council
Varsity club
Chess Club
Girls Athletic Association
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Yearbook
Newspaper
Art & Literary Magazine
Spanish Club
French Club

EP Media (AV Club)
Quiz Bowl Team
Math Club
Peer Mediators
Marching Band
Chorus
Drama Club
Model United Nations
Environment Club

Notable events

Mold outbreak 
On August 23, 2016, after just one full day of normal operation in the school year, the high school was closed to all students and extracurricular activities due to a mold outbreak. This infestation was due to high humidity and heat during the summer months, causing the insulation to harbor mold. Jay Burkhart, Superintendent of Schools for East Pennsboro Area School District, held two public forums to discuss the mold crisis with the public. After investigation, other schools in the district were closed various times, however, the high school was closed for the longest. The school was closed for nearly a month until normal operations at the high school were restored on September 21, 2016. However, band and chorus rooms, along with one other classroom, remained temporarily closed due to other issues.

References

External links
East Pennsboro Area High School student newspaper
East Pennsboro Area High School "Panther" Marching Band
East Pennsboro Area School District

Category:High schools in Central Pennsylvania
Category:Susquehanna Valley
Category:Schools in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Category:Public high schools in Pennsylvania