The Abington Heights School District covers the Boroughs of Clarks Green and Clarks Summit and Waverly Township, Glenburn Township, Newton Township, North Abington Township, Ransom Township and South Abington Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The district operates four elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district encompasses approximately 69 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 29,222. Per school district officials, in school year 2007-08 the AHSD provided basic educational services to 3,525 pupils through the employment of 265 teachers, 188 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 22 administrators.
The high school was once recognized by Money magazine as one of the top 100 schools in the nation. Abington Heights School District has been identified two separate times as one of the top 100 places to live in America for quality music education according to a nationwide survey of public and private school programs. The complete results, along with background information on music education and the survey, can be seen in their entirety at: www.amc-music.org. The High School Orchestra, Band and Chorus enjoy a strong regional and state reputation and a strong student interest.
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