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Willingboro High School

20 JOHN F. KENNEDY
609-835-8800

Willingboro High School (WHS) is a comprehensive suburban high school, with a population of approximately 1,351 students and 117 teachers. The administrative team consists of a principal, 4 assistant principals and a head guidance counselor. The ethnic composition of the student body is approximately 90% Black; 5% White, 3% Hispanic; 2% Asian and Native American. Our students are offered a variety of Vocational, Business, Fine and Performing Arts, and Technical programs in addition to the required core content curriculum. A Junior Air Force ROTC program is offered for those interested in exploring a military career. Advanced placement (honors/accelerated) and college preparatory courses, vocational programs are offered for those whose occupational intentions require a college degree

Opened in 1975, Willingboro High School is a four-year comprehensive, public high school with a very involved population of approximately 1400 students, comprised of 87% African-American, 4% Hispanic, 7% White, and 2% Asian American. Prior to attending Willingboro High School most of the students attended the elementary and junior high schools within our district
Willingboro High School students are very actively involved in extracurricular activities. Our students are recognized within the state and the nation, for their accomplishments in athletics, art, music, and government. More than 30% of the student body participate each semester in one or more of our extracurricular activities. Bands, orchestras, choruses, and special vocal and instrumental groups, have performed both within the United States and in foreign nations. Students have the opportunity to take part in activities such as the yearbook, school newspaper, peer intervention, and community assisting groups, and student government. This is a school which truly operates beyond the traditional class day