The district is compiled of sixelementary schools, threemiddle schools, and twohigh schools. Dr. Janet C. Samuels was appointedsuperintendent on January 11, 2008. As of the 2018-2019 academic year, Mr. Christopher Dormer is the superintendent for this district.[3]
The Norristown Area High School (NAHS) was established in 1870 in the Borough of Norristown and relocated to West Norriton Township in 1972. The student population is about 2260 students in grades 9-12.
The high school utilizes amodified alternate day block schedule, offers all core courses in a college prep and weighted honors format, and has entered into a partnership with Montgomery County Community College to offer dual enrollment (both high school and college credit) in a number of courses.[4]
On February 10th, 2026, The school was locked down for 2 hours due to a suspected weapon being pulled out during a fight on the first floor, There was reportedly no weapons found on the students, as said in a statement made by school officials.[5][6]
Norristown Area High School was a member of theSuburban One League, American Conference, one of four remaining founding members of the league. In 2016 the school joined thePioneer Athletic Conference (PAC), Liberty Division, after a unanimous vote by the board in January 2015.[7]
The basketball team holds one state championship, 5 regional championships, 8 District One Championships, and 30 League Championships. In 2017, the Norristown Area School District hired NAHS alumni Dana "Binky" Johnson as the new head coach.[8]
There is also aBocce team, which does not compete in the PAC, Instead competing with other local teams.
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