National Register of Historic Places

Abington Township High School

Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 1, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85001676

About this property

Abington Senior High School is a four-year co-educational high school in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. A part of the Abington School District, the school was a two-year high school known as Abington South Campus from September 1964 until June 1983. In September 1983, Abington South Campus again became a three-year high school (grades 10 through 12) and eventually changed its name back to Abington Senior High. In September 2022, Abington Senior High school became a four-year high school (grades 9 through 12). The 2017-2018 enrollment was 1,808. The principal is Dr. Alice Swift. The school is noted for being involved in the landmark supreme court case decision: Abington School District v. Schempp.

Location

1801 Susquehanna Rd.
Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
40.11436, -75.11973

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Sources

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When was Abington Township High School listed on the National Register?

Abington Township High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Abington Township High School?

Abington Township High School is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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