Pine-Richland High School

I graduated from PRHS, and my only regret about going to Pine-Richland is that I only went there for the last 2 years. My parents moved to Pine Twp. from Franklin Park so I could go to P-R instead of NA, and I am so glad they did! My sister went to NA from 3rd grade on and didn't like any of the schools she went to...P-R is smaller than NA or other nearby school districts (e.g. Seneca Valley) so you don't feel lost in the crowd. I was able to participate in more things at P-R than I would have at bigger high schools--I was part of 2 choirs and played a sport. At bigger schools, I wouldn't have made the choirs or the team. As far as academics at P-R, they are just as good or better than a lot of the private schools. I did my first 2 years of high school at a private school, and some of my non-honors/AP classes at P-R were actually more challenging than the classes at my private school. I couldn't be happier or prouder to call myself a Pine-Richland Alum!!
--Submitted by a student

This school is for the elite of the North HIlls. The popular kids rule the school and it is a very scary place for those who the popular kids decide don't fit in. Try outs for cheerleading, sports and dance team are all rigged. The administration has not implimented any programs at the high school level to promote the kids working together - they do not teach acceptance, tolerance and respect. This school has a reputation in the area for entitled kids with bad attitiudes. As far as their test scores, they are just ok. They are weak in math and science at the high school level. Their english department appears to be fairly good, as well as, the social studies. But not as good as other ghig schools in the north hills who have student bodies that are much more economically diverse and friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

I have four children, 3 graduated from Pine Richland and I have one who will graduate this year, the teachers are wonderful, they offer so much more than I have ever imagined. Parents are constantly involved. Great school :)
--Submitted by a parent

Like the school, however it is weak in a few areas in my opinion. I believe that the Spanish department is rather weak, and that in regular (non-honors/AP) English classes, the teachers are weak on teaching kids to write. aside from that great school, extracurricular activities are great. AAAA now, NA better get ready for the Rams.
--Submitted by a student

Awesome school. The students are very academically motivated and the teachers are great. The sports teams are some of the best in the state at the AAA level.
--Submitted by a teacher

Parental involvment high. Arts, sports, musics all readily availible and well-recognized. (Girls vball and soccer state champs in 2005!) academics are top notch ranging from special ed classes to AP classes. Independent studies are availible
--Submitted by Joseph Comp, a student

Academic programs are adequate. School has a better reputation than what it actually provides. Good music, art and sport opportunities. High level of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a teacher

Elementary and middle schools are excellent. High school is good, but some academic programs need to be improved, especially writing in general English classes.
--Submitted by a parent

I recently graduated from Pine-Richland and I couldn't be more happier of the education that I recieved. The teachers truly care about the students and there are so many courses offered!
--Submitted by a student

We have had three boys go through the Pine-Richland school system and we couldn't be more pleased with the quality of education they have received...both inside and outside the classroom. Truly, it is the premier school district in the area, and it seems to just keep getting better. We wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
--Submitted by Dave Hoey, a parent