Allentown High School

:"For the high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania known as Allentown High School from 1858-1960, see William Allen High School".Infobox_School
name = Allentown High School


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established = 1972
grades = 9 - 12
district = Upper Freehold Regional School District
type = Public high school
principal = Dr. Christopher J. Nagy
viceprincipal = Constance DeNicola Embley
Brian Myslinski
enrollment = 1,151 (as of 2005-06)
faculty = 79.0 (on FTE basis)
ratio = 14.6
nickname = Redbirds
conference = Colonial Valley Conference
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location = 27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
information = 609-259-2160
website = [http://www.ufrsd.net/pages/hs_home School website]

Allentown High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from three communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. The school serves students from Allentown Borough and Upper Freehold Township. Millstone Township sends students to the High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/25/5310/25-5310-000.html Upper Freehold Regional School District 2007 School Report Card Narrative] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 17, 2008. "The Upper Freehold Regional School District provides children with a comprehensive learning environment in a nurturing and personalized setting. The district serves students PreK - 12 students from Allentown Borough, Upper Freehold Township, and students in grades 9 - 12 residing in Millstone Township."]

As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,151 students and 79.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 14.6. [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416560&ID=341656004124 Allentown High School] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 19, 2008.]

The district participates in the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program at Allentown High School, having been approved on November 2, 1999, as one of the first ten districts statewide to participate in the program. [ [http://www.state.nj.us/education/choice/districts/index.html Interdistrict Public School Choice Program: Approved Choice Districts] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 19, 2008.] Seats in the program for non-resident students are specified by the district and are allocated by lottery, with tuition paid for participating students by the New Jersey Department of Education. [ [http://www.state.nj.us/education/choice/genfo.htm Interdistrict Public School Choice Program: Introduction] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 19, 2008.]

The school was the 90th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in "New Jersey Monthly" magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools". The school was also ranked 103rd in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state. [http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/highschoolrankings/top-new-jersey-high-schools-by-rank.html "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank"] , "New Jersey Monthly", September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.]

Athletics

The Allentown High School Redbirds compete in the Colonial Valley Conference, which consists of public and private high schools located in Mercer County, Monmouth County and Middlesex County, New Jersey, under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).

The 2004 field hockey won the Central, Group II sectional championship, edging Shore Regional High School 3-2 in the tournament final. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=49655&tclass=Central%2C%20Group%20II 2003 Field Hockey - Central, Group II] , NJSIAA, accessed May 14, 2007.] The 2004 team repeated the championship, defeating Cinnaminson High School 2-0. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=83384&tclass=Central%2C%20Group%20II 2004 Field Hockey - Central, Group II] , NJSIAA, accessed May 14, 2007.]

In 2006, the girls softball won the Central, Group II sectional championship over John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, by a 3-0 final score. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=161251&tclass=Central%2C%20Group%20II 2006 Softball - Central, Group II] , NJSIAA, accessed May 14, 2007.] The team moved on to win the NJSIAA Group II state championship, topping Pascack Valley High School 11-1. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=161251&tclass=Public%20Semis%2FFinals 2006 Softball - Public Semis/Finals] , NJSIAA, accessed May 14, 2007.]

The 2003 girls tennis team won the Central, Group II title with a 3-2 win over Shore Regional High School. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=47726&tclass=Central%2C%20Group%20II 2003 Girls Team Tennis - Central, Group II] , NJSIAA, accessed May 14, 2007.]

The 2008 varsity baseball team won the NJSIAA group II state championship against Mahwah on June 7th. Led by ace starter Ethan Perro. The game was won 11 to 6, with Anthony Gambino closing the door by allowing Logan Gallagher to make the final out of the game.Fact|date=June 2008

Extracurricular activities

Marching Band

The Allentown High School marching band has received recognition over the years, including winners of the 2000 and 2003 USSBA marching band All-State Finals competitions. The band has gone on to winning many other awards and appearances, such as the St. Patrick's Day Parade on New York City's Fifth Avenue.Fact|date=June 2007

FIRST Robotics Team

Allentown High School is home to FIRST Robotics Team #1807, Redbird Robotics. Though one of the school's newer competitive activities, the team has received much support from the surrounding community and multiple awards. Since its rookie year in 2006, Redbird Robotics has accepted such honors as the 2006 New Jersey Regional Rookie All-Star Award and the 2007 New York City Regional Motorola Quality Award. [ [http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2007/0405/Front_Page/058.html AHS robotics team revels in new season] , accessed June 15, 2007.] The team also qualified for and attended the 2006 FIRST Robotics Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. [ [http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2006/1102/Front_Page/051.html Redbird Robotics kicks new season into high gear] , accessed June 15, 2007.] Redbird Robotics is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, NASA, TAH Industries, Laser Xpressions and the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics. [ [http://www.ufrsd.net/AHS/robotics/index.html Allentown Redbird Robotics Website] , accessed June 15, 2007.]

Administration

Core members of the school's administration are: [ [http://www.ufrsd.net/pages/hs_hand_letter Dear Student] , Allentown High School. Accessed June 19, 2008.]
*Dr. Christopher J. Nagy - Principal
*Constance DeNicola Embley - Vice Principal
*Brian Myslinski - Vice Principal

References

External links

* [http://www.ufrsd.net/pages/hs_home Allentown High School]
* [http://www.ufrsd.net/ Upper Freehold Regional School District]
*NJReportCard|25|5310|0|Upper Freehold Regional School District
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416560 Data for the Upper Freehold Regional School District] , National Center for Education Statistics