Baldwin High School (Pennsylvania)
Baldwin High School is a public high school in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The district serves the communities of: Baldwin, Whitehall and Baldwin Township. It is part of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.[2]
| Baldwin High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4653 Clairton Boulevard , 15236 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°21′19″N 79°58′40″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1939 |
| School district | Baldwin-Whitehall School District |
| Principal | Shaun Tomaszewski |
| Teaching staff | 76.30 (FTE) (2018–19)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.99:1 (2018–19)[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple and White |
| Athletics |
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| Athletics conference | 6A (football), 6A (non-football) |
| Mascot | Fighting Highlander |
| Website | bwschools |
AP Courses
Baldwin currently offers 17 Advanced placement courses.
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP World History
- AP United States History
- AP United States Government and Politics
- AP Economics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- AP Physics C
- AP Physics 1
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
- AP French Language and Culture
- AP German Language and Culture
- AP Computer Science Principles
Renovation
Hallway overlooking the south atrium.
Beginning in 2006, Baldwin High School underwent major renovation, as it had not had any of the sort within the last 35 years.[3]
BHS Natatorium, featuring a 6-lane pool with a 12ft diving well, dual diving boards, timing system, and upper viewing deck.
Notable alumni
- Robert Gregory Bowers – alleged perpetrator of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, did not graduate[4]
- John Gibson – professional NHL hockey goalie in the Anaheim Ducks organization
- Michelle Rogan-Finnemore – executive secretary of the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programmes[5]
- Charles Graner – former U.S. Army reservist who was convicted of war crimes in connection with the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal[6]
- Gary Greaves – American football player
- Orrin Hatch - former Utah senator and President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate
- Jason Pinkston – former NFL player
- George Sodini – perpetrator of the 2009 Collier Township shooting
- Dave Wannstedt – long-time NFL coach for the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins, former head coach for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers
- Ian Wild – American football player[7]
- Kevin Gates - award winning hip-hop artist from North Baldwin
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Baldwin SHS (420297000050)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- Lord, Rich; Huffaker, Christopher; Navratil, Liz (October 29, 2018). "A high school dropout and trucker, Robert Bowers left few footprints — except online". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- "Baldwin High School renovation gets national recognition". post-gazette.com.
- "A high school dropout and trucker, Robert Bowers left few footprints — except online". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- "Distinguished Highlander Hall of Fame". Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- "Suspect in prisoner abuse has a history of troubles". old.post-gazette.com. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- "Baldwin grad Wild making impact in CFL". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
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