What components reflect a high achieving high school and how do Lower Merion and Harriton compare?
According to an October 2006 report by the National High School Center, a framework for higher performing high schools contains the following elements: • They set explicit academic goals that are aligned with and often exceed state standards. • Their focused professional development activities support a culture of collaboration. • Educators embrace broader learning objectives than just their own subject matter and use differentiation strategies to reach students at all levels. • Teachers interpret student achievement data to make decisions about teaching. • Schools recognize student and teacher achievement within a context of support. We believe both Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools, as guided by our Strategic Plan, equally adhere to a framework which addresses these elements. Historically, there have been differences between Harriton High School and Lower Merion High School, in large part due to the fact that Harriton is approximately half the size in population of Lower Merion
