Points of Pride
* National Blue Ribbons have been awarded to Sandy Run Middle School, Upper Dublin High School and Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School.
* All Upper Dublin Schools, K-12, are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
* A rich and varied academic program of studies is offered to all students, including special education for exceptional children.
* The Parent-Teacher Council and active Parent-Teacher Groups in all school buildings help promote the educational program and align home and school support for students.
* SAT scores at UDHS far exceed national test score averages. UDHS consistently ranks in the Top 10 among 501 PA school districts in high SAT scores. Approximately 10% of senior students are National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars
* More than 95% of UD graduates enroll in two- or four-year colleges. The graduation rate is 99%+ at UDHS.
* Special features include Robbins Park, a 40-acre Environmental Study Center that provides outdoor educational opportunities for all students and the community, and The Planetarium at SRMS, a unique learning facility often visited by other school districts and used by community members for special programs.
* A 12-year average reveals that UDHS Sports teams rank second in the number of Suburban One Championships among 24 area schools.
* Science Fair Competitions show numerous first place winners at SRMS and UDHS.
* Successful Foreign Exchange Programs with England and Germany, begun in 1983, enhance global understanding.
*Quick Cardinal Highlights*
We are proud to announce that Upper Dublin High School was named the #1 High School in Montgomery County by the Philadelphia Inquirer in the "Neighbors Section" of the Sunday, June 10, 2007 edition.
UDSD in the News
In the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) August Bulletin, the School District of Upper Dublin was cited as one of only 47 school districts across the state to be recognized as "academic outperformers." To receive this distinction, districts had to report significantly higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students who scored proficient or advanced on state reading and math tests than other districts with similar levels of student poverty in Pennsylvania during a two-year period. The only other suburban Philadelphia school districts receiving recognition were: Central Bucks, Council Rock, Jenkintown, Lower Merion, Radnor, Tredyffrin-Easttown, Unionville-Chadds Ford, Wallingford-Swarthmore, and West Chester.
On August 25 2006, the Full Day Kindergarten Program Orientation at the Jarrettown Elementary School was featured by both Channel 6 and Channel 3 as part of their afternoon/evening news.
In Philadelphia Magazine's first statistical ranking of the 100 Best Public and Private Schools, Upper Dublin High School was ranked 8th. The ranking is based primarily on student performance as measured by SAT scores, the number of students taking the SAT, post-secondary education attendance rate, percentage of students earning a designation as "advanced" on the standardized state testing, and other factors including educational cost. According to the listing, Upper Dublin is also one of only 11 schools listed as "over-achieving" (districts that achieved better results for educational housing dollars spent). The "Top Ten" in the eight-county area in and around Philadelphia and New Jersey according to the article include:
o Masterman (Philadelphia)
o Lower Merion (Montgomery)
o Harriton (Montgomery)
o Radnor (Delaware)
o Conestoga (Chester)
o Lower Moreland (Montgomery)
o Unionville-Chadds Ford (Chester)
o Upper Dublin (Montgomery)
o Central (Philadelphia)
o Council Rock North (Bucks)
