Neshannock Senior High School

A Message from the High School Principal

Mr. Luca J. Passarelli

To Our Partners in Education:

Welcome to Neshannock High School! While it has been a privilege to serve our students, families, staff, and school community as the high school principal for the past 18 years – the best is yet to come!

Since our building opened its doors in the fall of 1959, our high school has been providing Neshannock Township’s resident students with an exemplary academic program. Opportunities abound for artistic and athletic growth in a nurturing and encouraging environment infused with high expectation and the support system to ensure personal success.

As we strive to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, we consistently evaluate our curriculum, instruction, and course offerings. To this end, a full-scale revision of the planned courses of study at the secondary level has been implemented recently. The need was predicated by educational observation, current research, and the analysis of multiple sources of student data in a post-pandemic society.

For a school of our relatively small enrollment, we are most proud of our broad and inclusive curricular options that promote successful communities of learners. Above all else, our programs are delivered by dedicated, caring, and highly qualified faculty and staff.

We are pleased to offer six Advanced Placement programs, a variety of pre-AP opportunities, as well as the option to earn as many as 36 college credits on-site through our dual-enrollment programs with Seton Hill University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh.

Our many athletic programs have produced five state championship teams in recent years, and our music, drama, and extracurricular activities offer something for everybody to stay connected to our school. Statistically, over 90% of our students are engaged in co-curricular, extracurricular and/or athletic endeavors.

Recently, Niche.com ranked Neshannock High School as one of the top 2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. Our students consistently achieve above state and national averages on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and the ASVAB exam. We are proud of our 100% attainment in college and career readiness standards. The Pennsylvania Department of Education recognizes Neshannock High School as a top performing high school, as well. Our students graduate with the tools to succeed in college, the armed forces, and the workforce.

I invite you to experience our school and District by attending our students’ various events and/or through our social media platforms. We are immensely proud of our small school with big opportunities!

Most Sincerely,
Mr. Luca J. Passarelli
Senior High School Principal