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New Rankings: Best Montgomery County Public High Schools New Rankings: Best Montgomery County Public High Schools
New Rankings: Best Montgomery County Public High Schools Niche has released its list of the best public high schools in America for 2025. One Montgomery County school, Lower Merion High School, was ranked seventh in the state of Pennsylvania and number one in Montgomery County. Here are the top 10 best high schools in Montgomery County, according to Niche. 10. Methacton HS.  9. North Penn Senior HS.  8. Upper Merion HS.  7. Upper Dublin HS.  6. Lower Moreland HS.  5. Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior HS.  4. Spring-Ford Senior HS.  3. Wissahickon Senior HS.  2. Harriton Senior HS.  1. Lower Merion HS. Niche…

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by Merriell Moyer
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These High Schools Ranked Top 10 In The Philadelphia Area: Report These High Schools Ranked Top 10 In The Philadelphia Area: Report
These High Schools Ranked Top 10 In The Philadelphia Area: Report The grades are in and these Philadelphia area high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia area” report: No. 1 - Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, Philadelphia No. 2 - Conestoga Senior High School, Tredyffrin-Easttown No. 3 - Radnor Senior High School No. 4 - The Charter School of Wilmington, DE No. 5 - Downington STEM Academy No. 6 - Lower Merion High Scho…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Montgomery County: Report These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Montgomery County: Report
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Montgomery County: Report The grades are in and these Montgomery County high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County” report: No. 1 - Lower Merion High School No. 2 - Harriton Senior High School No. 3 - Wissahickon Senior High School No. 4 - Upper Dublin High School No. 5 - Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+. Lower Merion HS earned an A+ in all but…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website
Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best schools in America. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more. Click here for more on methodology. Here are the 10 best public high schools in Pennsylvania, according t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fire Breaks Out Inside Classroom At Lower Merion High School: Report Fire Breaks Out Inside Classroom At Lower Merion High School: Report
Fire Breaks Out Inside Classroom At Lower Merion High School: Report A small electrical fire broke out Tuesday, April 26 inside a classroom at Lower Merion High School, 6abc reports. Classes at the school on Montgomery Avenue in Ardmore had already been dismissed, but fire crews evacuated any remaining students and staff around 4:30 p.m., the outlet says. No injuries were reported. Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Driver Sped Through Stop Sign In NJ Crash That Killed Pennsylvania HS Principal: Prosecutor Driver Sped Through Stop Sign In NJ Crash That Killed Pennsylvania HS Principal: Prosecutor
Driver Sped Through Stop Sign In NJ Crash That Killed Pennsylvania HS Principal: Prosecutor A 54-year-old motorist from Camden County has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash that killed a high school principal from Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fatal crash, in which the motorist allegedly sped through a stop sign, occurred in November 2021 in Camden County, according to Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief George Smith. Azuka Ossai, of Pine Hill, NJ, was arrested on Thursday, March 10. He has been charged with causing the death of 51-year-old Sean Hughes of Harleysville, PA. Hughes was principal at Lower Merion Hig…

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by Jon Craig
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PA High School Principal Killed In NJ Crash Driving Son To Soccer Game PA High School Principal Killed In NJ Crash Driving Son To Soccer Game
PA High School Principal Killed In NJ Crash Driving Son To Soccer Game The principal of a Pennsylvania high school died in a New Jersey crash while driving his son to a soccer game, district officials said. Sean A. Hughes, who has served as principal of Lower Merion High School for the past 14 years, was behind the wheel of a Ford SUV that collided with a Mercedes Benz SUV in Winslow Township early Saturday morning, local police said. The crash occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Fleming Pike and Hay Road on Fleming Pike. Two other people were hospitalized, including a 13-year-old child, authorities said. Lower Merion superintendent Khalid …

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says A Pennsylvania town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a new report. Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County, was ranked No. 37 in this year's list of the 50 best places to live in the U.S., curated by Money.com. Located along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s old Main Line route, Lower Merion pays homage to its Welsh Quaker roots in the names of the villages that make up the township like Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Bala Cynwyd, and more. Residents and visitors can explore art and history by walking the grounds of the historic Barnes House, traveling to t…

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by Nicole Acosta
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2 High Schools In Montgomery County Remote After Students Launch Petition, Staff Sidelined 2 High Schools In Montgomery County Remote After Students Launch Petition, Staff Sidelined
2 High Schools In Montgomery County Remote After Students Launch Petition, Staff Sidelined High schools in Montgomery County will be going all remote following a petition launched by students asking for just that. A Change.org petition was launched earlier this week by high school students after the district announced on Dec. 7 that in-person instruction in the hybrid model would continue through Dec. 22. Days later, an announcement posted to the Lower Merion High School website said students at both Harriton and Lower Merion high schools would be virtual from Dec. 14 through Jan. 8. Special education students who have been identified by their IEP teams may stay in the scho…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NEW RANKINGS: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Montgomery County NEW RANKINGS: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Montgomery County
NEW Rankings: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Montgomery County We’ve seen some of the best places to live in Pennsylvania, but what about the best areas for public schools? Niche.com graded every school across the U.S. based on a "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," it said. According to the newly-released set of rankings, the top public high school in Montgomery County is Lower Merion High School. ALSO SEE: These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County Here are the other t…

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by Valerie Musson