Points of Pride
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School is known as one of the region's top public high schools.
Congratulations to Adrienne Ames (CMS), William Blubaugh (PWHS), David Caruso (RP), Ann Nitka-Johnson (CMS), Bill Ryan (CMS), and Lauren Shinton (CE)!
The Master Teacher program is an incentive program unique to Colonial that encourages experienced teachers to take a leadership role that allows them to share their knowledge and expertise with others.
With average class sizes of 18-23 and a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, Colonial’s intimate classrooms allow for a strong dedication to one-on-one and small group differentiated instruction.
Members of the 2021-22 Technology Student Association were honored by the School Board for their accomplishments in regional and state competitions.
The 2021-22 Plymouth Whitemarsh High School girls basketball team was invited to the State Capitol following their record-breaking season and after capturing the 6-A State Championship.
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of the 2022 commencement ceremony.
Highlights:
- For four years in a row, Colonial's teachers were named the best teachers in Montgomery County, top 10 in PA, and in the top 100 districts nationwide for 2024, according to Niche.com.
- Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) is ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania according to the annual rankings released by US News & World Report and recognized as one of the top five best public high school in Montgomery County by Main Line Today.
- PWHS's 338 seniors received diplomas at a live commencement ceremony in June 2024. Nearly 40 percent graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher, and 88 percent are continuing their education four- or two-year colleges. The remaining 12 percent are going into the military, entering the job market, or considering options through a gap year.
- PWHS was named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll in 2023, earning the bronze distinction.
- PWHS student Rhianna Gooneratne won the 2023 PIAA AAA State Girls Golf Championship.
- The PWHS Swimming and Diving, Softball, and Boys Tennis Doubles took home Suburban One League titles in 2023-2024. PWHS also received the PIAA Sportsmanship Award.
- For 2024, five PWHS students attained Commended Status through the National Merit Scholarship Program, Three were named Semi-Finalists, and from that group, two were named Finalists. Five PWHS students were also received College Board National Recognition.
- PWHS continues to offer some of the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the area. In 2022-2023, more than 300 PWHS students took at least one AP course. Ninety-one percent earned a 3 or better on their AP exams, with Adyanta Anand earning a perfect score for an AP computer science exam.
- PWHS bass clarinet player Tilly McLaughlin performed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Concert Band.
- With average class sizes of 18-23 and a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, Colonial’s intimate classrooms allow for a strong dedication to one-on-one and small group differentiated instruction.
- Nearly 92 percent of Colonial School District teachers have at least a master's degree.
- The CSD’s nationally recognized Master Teacher Program provides leadership and career ladder opportunities and is now in its third decade. More than six dozen teachers have earned Master Teacher status since the program began in 2001.
- Moody’s ranks CSD among the most financially stable school districts in Pennsylvania with a Aaa rating.
- Colonial continues to maintain the third lowest tax rate in Montgomery County.