Pennsbury High School

Currently, I am a junior at this school, and I don't like it at all. You VERY rarely get teachers that truly love what they do. For the majority, they are just there to make money. As an honors student, I feel as though the pressures are way too high. In parallel classes the teachers just don't care. In honors, they leave you on your own expecting that you should know everything. And in AP you have 3 to 4 hours of homework every night. Although the education were getting is VERY good, we are taught the wrong way. Were taught to memorize now, and forget later, which is why a lot of us are good test takers, but have trouble when we get to college because we never learned that common knowledge. Most of the students are miserable, and the general atmosphere is bad. Most of the students are relatively nice, but I use that term very loosely. All in all, on my graduation day, I'm going to be the happiest person alive, I cannot wait to leave Pennsbury.
--Submitted by a student

Pennsbury is a great school and they understand students problem and help students any time
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, PHS is an average school. Most teachers do not seem to care about what they're teaching, with some exceptions. they just use the textbooks and force students to copy notes. they have an i-don't-care attitude. the school is also too big. PHS uses two campuses, and students have to travel back and forth, which can be tiring. they rid of the shuttle buses, so students have to walk everyday, except when it's raining/snowing. the administrative staff are the most unsupportive and so impatient. but PHS offers many extracurricular activities and have decent classes to choose from. they also have a good music program.

Pennsbury HS comprises well over 3000 students who travel between two buildings separated by the school football field. Previously, it had been segmented as a 9/10 school in one building and an 11/12 school in the other. Plans to reorganize once again are being discussed. The HS has some outstanding curricular and extracurricular programs, including highly respected theater and music programs, as well as offering a wide variety of AP classes. On the down side is its very size. Classes have been large, and with cuts in tax revenue, they are likely to grow larger. Pennsbury HS is a school where self-motivated, talented students cannot only survive, but thrive. But for the rest, parents must be vigilant and active to make sure that their children are getting the education and services they need--not because teachers and administrators lack desire, but simply because the school is so large.
--Submitted by a parent

I am proud to live in the Pennsbury district and have a child being educated here. Overall, the staff and administration exhibit extrodinary committment to the students and a willingness to work with parents for student success.
--Submitted by a parent

i use to go there. but when i waa there was so many teachers would stay after and help me with mork i had problems with. there were understanding to my sistuations and they helped me home problems. this school is great

I give this school a 9. It has wonderful dispcipline, values and caring teachers. My child could not have gotten a better education.
--Submitted by a parent

My graduating class had just over 100 students. The school was located in Yardley. I believe I received a good High School Education, which was my most important goal.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is currently enrolled in 10th grade at pennsbury and BOY ! she loves it there. She is a very athletic student and found that even though it was hard to make the sports teams, it was worth it because of her team's excellence. she finds it a little hard to get around because of the shuttle and largeness of the schools, but other than that, loves it. she has a ton of help from teachers and her peers with work. one downside is the fact if you are envolved with a sport or after school activity, you have to leave classes early due to the intense athletic schedules. although she may miss some work here and there, she always has a teacher that can help her out! PHS (:
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school district providing a proper balance of educational opportunities, involved teachers, strong athletic programs, and diverse social community. Student body talent and ability surpasses other local school districts. Large class size provides competition amongst students while teachers continue to provide personal attention.
--Submitted by a parent