Marple Newtown Senior High School

This school is awful. Suppressing talent and potential at every turn, this school works to depress and squelch any excitement the students could have toward learning. The teachers inadequacy is only bolstered by the administrations appalling aversion to work in any form. Switching out of this penitentiary is the best decision I have ever made.
--Submitted by a student

i transfwered away from marple cause my parents made me go to christian school. it was the worst decision of my life
--Submitted by a student

I was an exchange student at marple , and it was the best I ve ever done. The people were so nice and everyone helped us. +++

After transferring from the abysmal Upper Darby school district, I feel confident in saying that Marple Newtown is one of the best. It is a shame that this school is not more well known; it deserves more praise and attention. Ranked 35th on the list of 50 Best Greater Philadelphia School Districts. The music program, athletics, and class courses offered are outstanding. I've made friends to last a lifetime. I would recommend it to anyone.
--Submitted by a student

A horrible school for disadvantaged kids. The school just sweeps its 'problem students' into sub-par alternative schools.
--Submitted by a student

Above average school that has stabilized after slipping for several years. Budget pressures from an older population and 30% of students attending private schools limit school district's ability to meet funding goals. Fantastic music program, excellent AP numbers and involved parents. Physical plant was refurbished several yrs ago.
--Submitted by a parent

An underappreciated gem. The majority of the faculty are excellent teachers, the administration is very supportive of students, parents and teachers. A smaller high school with a broad range of activities in athletics and the arts.
--Submitted by an administrator

Once on top- now a fledgling academic institution. Caught in the budgetary dilemma realted to predominantly 65+ residents. Funding not availabel to provide the support needed. Teachers are good but the support for special needs has declined dramatically in last 3 years. Cut backs on supplies and activities. Substandard athletic fields. Poor facilities within the schools. Population shift to less involved parents.
--Submitted by a former student

It is a sad state of affairs when the graduating class of 2005 is told that it is more important for a new football field to be constructed rather than allowing family and friends the opportunity to see their children/etc. graduate in person after 12+ years of work. when did sports become more important than acedemics in this district. knowing now what I know I would look elsewhere before choosing this district for my children. they have spoken loud and clear!
--Submitted by donna madormo, a parent

It's a beautiful school. It was just recently renovated and it looks fantastic.
--Submitted by a parent