Neshaminy High School

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Neshaminy High School is a large public high school in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, located on Old Lincoln Highway.FacilitiesNeshaminy High School consists of one main hallway, with hallways branching off of the main by department, arranging classes of similar types in the same region of the school.There are two gymnasiums, one at the front of the school and one at the back. Of its two theaters, the smaller black box theater is used primarily for performances by the school's drama department. The larger Theodore Kloos Auditorium in the front of the building is used by the school's music department and outside groups for performances, and Neshaminy's annual musical.RenovationIn 2003 the Neshaminy school board proposed the demolition of the current school building and construction of a new facility on current school grounds. This plan was priced at $100 million and would require the issuance of an $85 million tax funded bond. In April 2004 residents defeated the new building plan via referendum due in large part to the price.As an alternative plan, the school board decided to demolish sections of the school at a time and rebuild them as the school year proceeded. This major renovation project was estimated to cost $72 million and would replace 95% of classroom facilities, but will retain some existing structures like the auditorium, gym, cafeteria, and library. Unlike the rest of the school which has only received basic upkeep since the 1950s these facilities have already undergone major renovation as recently as 1995. The project was completed by September 2009.Graduation rateNeshaminy High School's graduation rate was 97% for 2011.AcademicsNeshaminy High School provides a rich curriculum that includes a wide variety of honors and advanced placement courses.