Neshaminy, Truman Make List Of Best High Schools

Two Levittown-area high schools were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools edition.

Bristol Township’s Harry S. Truman High School and Neshaminy High School in Middletown made the always-buzzed about listing of public high schools across America.

Neshaminy received a silver award and ranked 62 in Pennsylvania.

“The Neshaminy High School community is proud of the recognition by U.S. News and World Report in relation to being listed as a silver-level awardee in their “Best High School” report.  Our teachers work hard to provide multiple pathways to success for Neshaminy students.  This award spotlights the high level of academic rigor available and the success of our students in meeting the expectations in these courses.  More importantly, we focus our energies on developing the whole student so that he or she will become a productive citizen and continue as a lifelong learner,” Neshaminy Superintendent Joe Jones said.

Truman hit 135 in the state and was listed as a bronze winner.

“This is the 5th year in a row for Truman High School. This continued recognition demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our staff, and our hard working students. Truman offers our students multiple AP courses in most content areas where all students are given the opportunity to participate. In addition to AP courses, there are Dual Enrollment opportunities through the BCCC.  We have a strong PLTW Engineering pathway, and Theatre and Art Programs.  We also have many activities that students participate,” Bristol Township Superintendent Dr. Melanie Gehrens said.

Bristol Borough and Pennsbury high schools were not ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

The list’s creators take a look at how each high school performs in exams and placement tests, graduation rates and how many students are economically disadvantaged.

See the full list of Best High Schools.