Foundations and Current Schools
Pennridge was founded in 1952 by combining the resources of several small municipal school districts, including Sell-Perk School District. The former Sell-Perk High School had been converted to its present use as South Middle School. Today, the district operates 11 schools:
7 Elementary Schools (of which four are named for past principals):
- Bedminster
- R. B. Deibler
- J. M. Grasse
- P. A. Guth
- Sellersville
- M. M. Seylar
- West Rockhill
3 Middle Schools:
- Central Middle School
- South Middle School
- North Middle School
1 High School:
- Pennridge High School
Right now there are approximately 7,200 students enrolled in the entire district. The district employs 478 teachers and over 450 additional staff, including part-time members.
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