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| West Mifflin Area High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 91 Commonwealth Avenue West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°22′53″N 79°52′24″W / 40.38139°N 79.87333°W / 40.38139; -79.87333 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1956 |
| School district | West Mifflin Area School District |
| Principal | Chad Licht |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 (2016–17) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold, White Accent |
| Athletics conference | WPIAL Class AAA |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Rival | Thomas Jefferson |
| Accreditation | MSCSS |
| Yearbook | The Titan |
| Website | hs |
West Mifflin Area High School is a 9–12 high school in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States.
History
The "West Mifflin North High School" first opened its doors on Commonwealth Avenue in West Mifflin in 1960. At that time, it was the only public High School in West Mifflin and did not have a senior class. West Mifflin South High School opened on Camp Hollow Road in the following year, 1961, and became the second public High School in West Mifflin. In 1962 there were two graduating classes in West Mifflin, the class of 1962 from West Mifflin North High School and the class of 1962 from West Mifflin South High School.
Later, West Mifflin South High School closed, leaving one high school open on Commonwealth Avenue named "West Mifflin Area High School". It is West Mifflin Area School District's largest and second most modern facility. A total renovation to the high school campus was completed in 2001, more than doubling the school's size to over 255,000 square feet (23,700 m) and increasing its form and functionality. Some of the amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, countless computer labs, recording studios, one of the largest auditoriums in the area, multiple gymnasiums, an automated Large Group Instruction Room, a greenhouse, as well as an extensive Library Information Center. Currently, through funding from the Classrooms for the Future program, technology has become an abundant resource at the school.
Freshman Academy
The high school was formerly home to a school-within-a-school concept known as the Freshman Academy until the 2011-12 school year. The ninth grade students were taught in an exclusive wing of the complex, where they were guided on career and curriculum choices, school expectations, and given positive reinforcement for academic success. The Academy also had its own principal, strengthening further the community atmosphere of this unique setting.
Notable alumni
- Darius Prince (class of 2008), professional football player
- Tanisha Wright (class of 2001), WNBA player and coach
References
- "West Mifflin Area HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- "Darius Prince's 'Far-Fetched' NFL Dream Comes True". www.philadelphiaeagles.com.
- "Living the dream: Tanisha Wright went from the West Mifflin projects to a WNBA head coach". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.