2018-2019 PROFILE
350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (856) 778-6610, Ext. 12170 • fax (856) 222-1754 C.E.E.B. #310825
oorestown High School believes in high expectations, high support and high achievement. We offer a wide M array of academic, elective and extra-curricular programs for students to develop their minds and engage in meaningful experiences. We are committed to innovation and self-inquiry in the pursuit of becoming active and conscientious citizens of the world.
COMMUNITY academic homogeneity, most students strive for excellence in a rigorous Over three centuries old, Moorestown has an unusually rich history. college preparatory program. Approximately 91% of our student body Founded by the Society of Friends in the late 1600’s, Moorestown continues their education at the post-secondary level. has matured into a suburban, residential community proudly Our one hundred twenty certi ed faculty members enjoy an average retaining its classic charm and pleasant country atmosphere. The teaching experience of fourteen years at Moorestown High School, township is located in historic Burlington County, approximately sixty percent holding advanced degrees. The positive school climate twelve miles from Center City Philadelphia. A large percentage of Moorestown High School fosters student involvement, actively of the seventeen thousand residents are employed in the high engaging our students in student government, special interest technology, research, and international businesses that have organizations, arts, athletics, and service opportunities. settled in this prime growth region. The quality and diversity of its citizens are re ected in the rich character and upscale lifestyle of this progressive community. Money Magazine rated Moorestown PHILOSOPHY as the #1 small town in America in July, 2005. We believe that Moorestown High School is dedicated to teaching and encouraging our students to develop SCHOOL their skills; to acquire, demonstrate, Established in 1898, Moorestown High School is a four-year and transfer knowledge; and to comprehensive high school with a long-standing history of realize their potential. It is through academic excellence. Our vision focuses on the maintenance the school experience that students and expansion of a program that effectively balances academic, learn to become effective citizens in a aesthetic, athletic, and service elements. Our school relies upon a democratic society and to respond to a shared commitment of parents, students, and faculty to attain changing global society. The obligation academic and personal growth. For the 2017-2018 school year, our and responsibility of the school is to thirteen hundred thirty-nine students chose programs of study that offer educational opportunities in an reect their abilities and aspirations from more than two hundred atmosphere conducive to maximizing A National School courses offered. Nearly 60% of the student body participates in the development of students’ intellectual, of Advanced Placement or Honors programs. With this kind of physical, emotional, and social growth. Excellence General Information Principal Andrew Seibel x12001 Established 1898 Assistant Principal Don Williams x12021 Mascot Quaker Assistant Principal Robert McGough x12021 Student/Faculty Ratio 12 Athletic Director Shawn Counard x12159 Enrollment 1294 Guidance Administrator Kathleen D’Ambra x12209 Class of 2019 Graduates 346 Counselors: Monica Bell x12190 Courses Offered 280 Catherine Booth x12192 Honors Courses 66 Melissa Calabrese x12194 AP Courses 28 Lawrence Johnson x12191 Amilcan Rodriguez x12197 Karen Sakoff x12196 Advanced Placement and Honors Courses ENGLISH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES AP AP AP English Language and Composition (D) Biology (D) U.S. History (D) English Literature and Composition (D) Chemistry (D) European History (D) HONORS Physics 1 & 2; C: Mechanics, E&M (D) Psychology (D) English I, II, III, IV Environmental Science (D) US Government & Politics (D) Human Condition, Lit of War/Fan, Humanities, HONORS HONORS Underrepresented Voices, Drama/Film as Lit Biology Economics & Financial Literacy MATH Chemistry Argumentation & Debate I, II, III, IV Anatomy & Physiology AP Calculus AB (D) Multivariable Calculus & BUSINESS Calculus BC (D) Differential Equations (D) AP Computer Science(D) WORLD LANGUAGES Macroeconomics (D) Computer Science Principles AP Microeconomics (D) Statistics (D) Spanish VI (D) HONORS HONORS French VI (D) Geometry Accounting I & II (D) Latin V Algebra II Entrepreneruship (D) HONORS Programming Global Business I & II (D) French III, IV, V Pre-calculus Spanish III, IV, V Calculus Latin II, III, IV PERFORMING ARTS FINE ARTS AP INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AP Music Theory (D) Art History (D) HONORS HONORS Studio Art: 2D, Drawing (D) Wind Ensemble Engineering Design* Studio Art: 3D Jazz Band Architecture* HONORS Architectural Engineering* Chamber Orchestra Ceramics Concert Choir CAD I, II, III* Portfolio 2D, 3D, Digital Intro. Madrigals Robotics, Laser, and Computer Technology Madrigals Photography II* Studio Art *Pre-requisite required to access Honors -level course Advanced Media Communications* (D) - Dual Credit Representing the Class Minimum Graduation Requirements Grade Point Average (GPA) Subject Years Credits Grade Percent AP Honors College Prep English 4 20 A+ 97-100 5.3 4.8 4.3 History (2 yrs US & 1 yr World) 3 15 A 93-96 5.0 4.5 4.0 Mathematics 3 15 Science 3 18 A- 90-92 4.7 4.2 3.7 Health/Phys. Ed. 4 16 B+ 87-89 4.3 3.8 3.3 World Language(s) 2 10 B 83-86 4.0 3.5 3.0 Visual/Performing Arts 1 5 B- 80-82 3.7 3.2 2.7 Career &Technical Education 1 5 Economics/Financial Literacy 0.5 2.5 C+ 77-79 3.3 2.8 2.3 Career Planning 0.5 2.5 C 73-76 3.0 2.5 2.0 Computer Literacy 0.5 2.5 C- 70-72 2.7 2.2 1.7 Electives n/a 8.5 D+ 67-69 2.3 1.8 1.3 TOTAL 120 D 63-66 2.0 1.5 1.0 Advanced Placement D- 60-62 1.7 1.2 0.7 E 50-59 0 0 0 Test Results - May 2018 F 0-49 0 0 0 351 MHS students took 703 AP Exams in 27 Subjects % Earned a score of 3 or higher 89.5 GPA Distribution (weighted) 4.30 - 4.92 9.9% % Class Rank 4.00 - 4.29 11.8 3.50 - 3.99 29.2% The academic environment of Moorestown High School is very 3.00 - 3.49 27.7% challenging. The majority of our students meet that challenge 2.50 - 2.99 12.7% by earning exemplary grades. The comparisons among students 2.00 - 2.49 5.3% inherent in class rank calculations unnecessarily increases 0.00 - 1.99 3.4% competition within the school. Further, we believe that our students levels of achievement are not equitably or fully communicated by this single transcript statistic; therefore, we do not report class rank. Beyond the Classroom
Mean SAT Scores Special Recognitions EBRW Math National Merit Finalists 5 Moorestown 623 633 National Merit Letters of Commendation 14 New Jersey 539 537 National Hispanic Recognition Program 1 AP Scholars Total Group 538 533 40 w/Honor 37 w/Distinction 64 National Student Clearinghouse Data National AP Scholar 17 MHS National Data Set Freshman-Sophomore Cohorts 2010-2016 95% 73% 1 Persistence Presidential Scholars Program West Point Eisenhower Award 1 Cohort 2011 6-Yr Completion Rate 74% 57% NJ Governor’s School 3
Cohort 2011 4-Yr Completion Rate 57% 42% Post-High School Plans NSC Report, "Yearly Success & Progress Rates 2018" MHS Class of 2018 NSC Report, "Moorestown High School Aggregate Data," 9-28-2018 Four Year Colleges 80% Two-Year Colleges 11% Elective Programs Career Education 1% Over the past several years, MHS has dedicated time and Employment 7% resources toward building premier elective programs to provide our students with opportunities to explore potential career paths. Technology-based courses employ industry-standard software Service to Others such as Adobe-In-Design, Chief Architect, AutoDesk Suite, and Volunteerism is fostered through school-wide service the most recent versions of Microsoft Ofce products. We are organizations and community related projects where MHS proud to offer rigorous, sequential curriculum and have received students are involved at all levels, including nationally and Dual Credit standing for several of our courses. In addition to internationally recognized programs. Since the inception of our school-based experiences, students also have access to other Service Council in 2003, Moorestown students have accumulated personalized learning opportunities such as internships and more than 360,000 hours of reported service to others, receiving collegiate-level coursework. Presidential Volunteer Awards for over 100 hours and a Exceptional Service Letter for 100 hours or more. Athletics Juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (weighted) or 3.70 (unweighted) are invited to Recognized as one of the most competitive programs in southern apply for induction into the Honor and Service Society. The New Jersey, Moorestown supports more than thirty athletic society’s mission is three-fold: to stimulate intellectual pursuits programs with fty-eight total teams, enabling more than 70% of beyond the curriculum, to provide for intense intellectual our students to participate in interscholastic athletics. Recent discourse, and to involve high achieving students in voluntary accolades include eight state championships, eighteen regional service opportunities within our school and community. championships, and forty-two conference championships. On three occasions, Moorestown has also been recognized with the Group III Shop Rite Cup for having the best sports program in the state as measured by a combination of championship caliber teams and good sportsmanship.
Extra Curricular Programs Over 50 different clubs and activities are offered through the high school: bands, orchestras, choruses and specialty vocal and instrumental groups boast a membership of approximately 25% of the student body. Our student association is comprised of the student-elected leaders who are charged with serving as a voice for students within administrative and peer settings. Students also participate in such activities as yearbook, debate, world language clubs, dance squad, academic contests, model congress, photography and more. Recent theatrical performances include Kiss Me, Kate; Cyrano de Bergerac; Curtains; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Graduate Placement Moorestown students are recruited by the most competitive colleges in the country. Approximately 31% of the 323 graduates are attending college in their home state of New Jersey, while 60% of the class are attending college in other states. The members of the Class of 2018 were accepted by the institutions listed below.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Fordham University Pepperdine University University at Buffalo The State University of N Y Albright College Franklin & Marshall College Pratt Institute University of British Columbia Allegheny College Full Sail University Prescott College University of British Columbia - Okanagan American University George Mason University Princeton University Campus Amherst College Georgetown University Providence College University of California, Berkeley Appalachian State University Georgia Institute of Technology Purdue University University of California, Irvine Arcadia University Gettysburg College Queen's University University of California, Los Angeles Arizona State University Goucher College Quinnipiac University University of California, San Diego Assumption College Grand Canyon University Radford University University of California, Santa Barbara Auburn University Hamilton College - NY Ramapo College of New Jersey University of Chicago Barnard College Hampton University Reed College University of Colorado at Boulder Baruch College of the CUNY Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Regis University University of Colorado at Denver Bates College Harvard University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Connecticut Belmont University Haverford College Rhode Island School of Design University of Delaware Binghamton University Hawaii Pacific University Rhodes College University of Florida Bloomfield College High Point University Rice University University of Georgia Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Hofstra University Rider University University of Hartford Boston College Holy Family University Ringling College of Art and Design University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Boston Conservatory at Berklee Howard University Robert Morris University (PA) University of Kansas Boston University Hunter College of the CUNY Rochester Institute of Technology University of Kent Bowdoin College Indiana University at Bloomington Roger Williams University University of Kentucky Brandeis University Ithaca College Rosemont College University of Lynchburg Brooklyn College of the CUNY Jacksonville University Rowan College at Burlington County University of Maine Brown University James Madison University Rowan University University of Maryland, Baltimore County Bryn Mawr College Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Rutgers University - Camden University of Maryland, College Park Bucknell University Jefferson University) Rutgers University School of Nursing University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Butler University Johns Hopkins University Rutgers University-New Brunswick University of Massachusetts, Amherst Cabrini University Kean University Rutgers University-Newark University of Miami Caldwell University Kenyon College Saint Joseph's University University of Michigan California Institute of Technology Keystone College Saint Mary's College of California University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Camden County College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Salisbury University University of Mississippi Carnegie Mellon University La Salle University Salve Regina University University of Missouri Kansas City Case Western Reserve University Lafayette College Santa Clara University University of New Hampshire at Durham Chapman University Lebanon Valley College Savannah College of Art and Design University of New Haven Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Lehigh University School of Visual Arts University of North Carolina at Asheville Christopher Newport University Lehman College of the CUNY Seton Hall University University of North Carolina at Charlotte City College of New York CUNY Long Island University, Brooklyn Sewanee: The University of the South University of North Carolina at Greensboro Clark Atlanta University Loyola Marymount University Shenandoah University University of North Carolina at Wilmington Clemson University Loyola University Maryland Shepherd University University of Northern Colorado Coastal Carolina University Macalester College Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania University of Notre Dame Colby College Manhattan College Siena College University of Pennsylvania Colgate University Manhattan School of Music Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education of University of Pittsburgh College of Charleston Manhattanville College the CUNY, The University of Rhode Island College of the Holy Cross Marietta College Southern Methodist University University of Richmond College of William and Mary Marist College Southern New Hampshire University University of Rochester Colorado School of Mines Marquette University Spelman College University of San Diego Colorado State University Maryland Institute College of Art St. Bonaventure University University of San Francisco Columbia College Marymount Manhattan College St. John's University University of South Alabama Columbia College Chicago Marywood University St. Lawrence University University of South Carolina Columbia University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Stanford University University of South Florida, Tampa Coppin State University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stetson University University of Southampton Cornell University McGill University Stevens Institute of Technology University of Southern California CUNY New York City College of Technology Miami University, Oxford Stevenson University University of Strathclyde Daemen College Michigan State University Stockton University University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dartmouth College Millersville University of Pennsylvania Stony Brook University University of the Pacific Davidson College Minneapolis College of Art and Design SUNY Maritime College University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Delaware State University Mississippi State University Susquehanna University University of Toronto Undergraduate Only Delaware Valley University Molloy College Swarthmore College University of Vermont DePaul University Monmouth University Syracuse University University of Virginia DeSales University Montclair State University Temple University University of Washington Dickinson College Moore College of Art and Design Texas A&M University-San Antonio University of Wisconsin, Madison Docufide Institute of Technology (not a real Moravian College Texas State University University of York college) Morehouse College The American Musical and Dramatic Academy Ursinus College Drew University Morgan State University The Catholic University of America Vanderbilt University Drexel University Mount Holyoke College The College of New Jersey Vassar College Duke University Mount St. Mary's University The George Washington University Villanova University Duquesne University Muhlenberg College The Juilliard School Virginia Commonwealth University East Carolina University Neumann University The New School - All Divisions Virginia Tech East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania New Jersey Institute of Technology The Ohio State University Virginia Union University Eckerd College New York Institute of Technology The University of Alabama Wagner College Elizabethtown College New York University The University of Arizona Wake Forest University Elon University Newcastle University The University of Edinburgh Washington and Jefferson College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Norfolk State University The University of Iowa Washington and Lee University Beach North Carolina A&T State University The University of Manchester Washington College Emerson College North Carolina Central University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Washington University in St. Louis Emory University North Carolina State University The University of Oklahoma Wellesley College Fairfield University Northeastern University The University of Scranton Wesley College Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Northern Arizona University The University of Tampa Wesleyan University Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Northwestern University The University of Texas, Austin West Chester University of Pennsylvania Campus Nova Southeastern University The University of Texas, San Antonio West Virginia University Fashion Institute of Technology Occidental College The University of the Arts Western Carolina University Flagler College Ohio University Thomas Jefferson University Widener University Florida A&M University Old Dominion University Tougaloo College William Paterson University of New Jersey Florida Atlantic University Pace University, New York City Tufts University Williams College Florida Gulf Coast University Pacific Northwest College of Art Tulane University Winston-Salem State University Florida Institute of Technology Pennco Tech (New Jersey) Tuskegee University Xavier University Florida Memorial University Pennsylvania State University Union College (New York) Yale University Florida Southern College Pennsylvania State University - Berks United States Air Force Academy York College of Pennsylvania Florida State University Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg