Pottstown Senior High School

I worked as a teacher in this district and was often appalled at the lack of proper grammar usage among my fellow teachers as well as the lack of professionalism. This is a poor school district, and it's up to the teachers to lead by example and to provide these underprivileged children with good role models. Unfortunately, many of the teachers care as little for their own education as they do for their students' educations. What district hires teachers who don't even have a basic grasp of the English language? That said, there are teachers there who do care, are good role models and who do their jobs very well. Unfortunately, they are in the minority.
--Submitted by a teacher

I graduated from the Pottstown High School in June 2009 after being in the district since Second grade. Pottstown High School has a great diversity of students and personalities, as well as a unique staff that each bring a new way of teaching the students. PHS has a wide variety of sports and clubs that way everyone can find something they're interested in. On a bad note however, the administration board doesn't seem to know what they are doing. Last year the Drafting courses were cut due to 'lack of interest' and 'it isnt a valued job in PA' however the class always had 25+ students when there was only 14 computers and Drafting is one of the top ten jobs in PA. The food is overpriced and terrible, at full price and reduced. However, overall PHS is a great school with a wonderful staff, and a great sense of spirit.
--Submitted by a student

I am a single parent who has raised both a son and daughter who have attended/attending Pottstown High School. Prior to moving to the district out of Pottsgrove, I was very hesitant. I later learned that it was what my children wanted because of the constant distractions among students at Pottsgrove. I couldn't be happier about the choice I made. I have watched my children excel in the Pottstown High School. I have one who is attending Penn State University while the other, 11th grader, is maintaining a 4.0 GPA, enrolled in AP and or Honors courses and has plans of attending Penn State as well. I support Pottstown School District completely. The challenged my children in ways the other school did not.
--Submitted by D. Williams, a parent

I found the academics to be on par with state requirements. I am especially impressed with the high level of cooperation given to me as a parent wanting to be actively involved in educational decisions about my children. I was not made to feel like I was interfering. Quite the opposite--I was made to feel that my opinions were appreiated and valued. There are a wide variety of activities to suit every personality. I am very pleased with my experience thus far and, best of all, my children like going to school!
--Submitted by a parent

If you send your child here there's a chance they'll get a decent education. Terrible school board and administration, but there are a few shining stars among the teachers.
--Submitted by a former student

I have a child in the Pottstown Senior High School and quite frankly I feel as though the education system has skipped my city. Thanks to George W. Bush's ridiculous law, No Child Left Behind, his school is plastered with labels that accuse the students of being underachievers, merely because they cannot perform well on a given test. Well, let me tell you, sir, my son is a genius but growing up in Pottstown, as he is forced to do because I am on food stamps and cannot afford to send him to the Hill, he will not have the education he needs and deserves. The cafeteria food is also very unfortunate. Oh, and our administration building likes to employ people to do absolutely nothing. This is outrageous. I give my son's school a downgrade.
--Submitted by Mammoth Duandesanguinecatrucel, a parent