Thread by @PennridgeUnited

#Pennridge School District rankings are in free fall. The high school is currently ranked #247 in the state, dropping dramatically over each of the past four years—down 157 spots from #90 in 2018. (Source: U.S. News and World Report)
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While Pennridge residents pay similar taxes to neighboring districts, our schools are being significantly out-performed. Last year, every surrounding district was ranked at least 100 spots higher than @PennridgeSD . (See sources at end of thread)
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These stats limit students’ post high-school opportunities, and they hurt our community’s reputation and our home values.

This decline happened under the current school board’s watch, and they have done little to address the problem.
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Our opponents have made their intentions clear. They are currently impeding teacher-driven curriculum updates, while advocating for limiting student support systems. This is the exact opposite approach of the top performing schools in the state. (More info at end of thread)
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Pennridge United is committed to improving the quality of education in our district. We will share more of our comprehensive plan in the coming days and weeks, but here are some areas of focus:
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⭐️ Systematically reviewing the data to identify areas for improvement
⭐️ Supporting teacher driven curriculum that prepares students for the 21st century
⭐️ Cultivating a culture of rigor and excellence
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⭐️ Increasing STEAM offerings, visibility to a broad range of career pathways, and providing added support and recognition to the Technical School
⭐️ Making sure all students are given the opportunities and tools to succeed in Pennridge and beyond
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See Pennridge’s ranking breakdown here: usnews.com/education/best…
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Appendix:
Pennridge’s Rankings compared to surrounding districts:
Central Bucks (East #17, West #30, South #40)
North Penn #63
Souderton #68
Palisades #99
Quakertown #122
Pennridge #247
usnews.com/education/best…
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Follow these links to learn about the top five ranked high schools in the state. Notice their contemporary course offerings, their STEM opportunities, their detailed health and safety plans, and their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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1. Julia R. Masterman: masterman.philasd.org
2. Downingtown STEM Academy: dasd.org/STEM
3. Central High School: centralhs.philasd.org
4. Radnor High School: rtsd.org/domain/1588
5. Conestoga High School: tesd.net/stoga
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