Shawnee Heights High School
Shawnee Heights High Schools mascot is the Thunderbird. It is a North Centrally accredited 9-12 high school. The number of students as of the current school year is about 1,100 Students. Students have a range of activities to compete in, such as Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, and Track (etc.). Professional players have even played at the High School and continued their success toward their pro status. Gary Woodland and Troy Wilson have played or are playing at the professional level. Shawnee Heights also offers NJROTC for students that want a military experience before perhaps joining the American Armed Forces. Exactly 80% of the students that graduate from Shawnee Heights plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college to better their education. Shawnee Heights has also achieved the Standard of Excellence in 11th grade Reading and School-Wide Reading. The School's principal, Warren Watson has just recently retired. Mr. Alan Beam has filled in as principal for the High School. Mr. Beam has his own blog called "Message from the Principal" The High School's Website
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