School Profile
About Exeter Township Senior High School
Our township is located in Southeastern Berks County, Pennsylvania. We are a suburb of the City of Reading, with a population in excess of 25,000 residents. The total enrollment of our senior high school is just over 1,300 students, with a senior class of approximately 325 students. Our schedule is based on a modified intensive block, with alternatives including (but not limited to) special education, academic support services, the Berks Career and Technology Center and school-to-career internship programs. Students have the opportunity to earn a maximum of eight credits per academic year.
Contact Information
Exeter Township Senior High School
201 E. 37th Street
Reading, PA 19606
610-779-3060
Website: www.exetersd.org
CEEB CODE # 394145
Administration
Christy Haller, Ed.D., Superintendent
Dawn Harris, Asst. Superintendent
Thomas A. Campbell, Principal
Matt Bauer, Assistant Principal
Jon Rugg, Assistant Principal
Thomas M. Legath, Athletic Director
SHS Guidance Staff
Nicole Daub, School Counselor
J. Owen Jones, School Counselor
Bryan Lefever, School Counselor
Ashley Zappacosta, School Counselor
Malorie Sassaman, School Counselor
Lindsey Remigio, Registrar
Mary Matetich-Patton, Guidance Technician
Exeter Township Senior High
201 East 37th Street
Reading, PA 19606
610-779-3060
Website: www.exetersd.org
CEEB CODE # 394145
Administration
Christy Haller, Ed.D., Superintendent
Dawn Harris, Asst. Superintendent
Thomas Campbell, Principal
Matt Bauer, Assistant Principal
Jon Rugg, Assistant Principal
Thomas Legath, Athletic Director
SHS Guidance Staff
Nicole Daub, Counselor
J. Owen Jones, Counselor
Bryan Lefever, Counselor
Ashley Zappacosta, Counselor
Malorie Sassaman, Counselor
Lindsey Remigio, Registrar
Mary Matetich-Patton, Guidance Technician
Marking Systems
A student’s grade point average reflect the academic achievement of the student’s final course grades and are computed cumulatively on the basis of a 100-point scale at the conclu sion of each year. The most rigorous academic courses are weighted 1.05 for Honors courses and 1.10 for college level Advanced Placement courses. Exeter does not provide class rank.
Grade Conversion
- 100 – 92 = A
- 91 – 82 = B
- 81 – 72 = C
- 71 – 60 = D
- 59 and below = F
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Exeter Township Senior High School, students must meet the following requirements:
- 24 credits through grades 9 through 12
- 30 hours of community service, served at non-profit organizations
Dual Enrollment
Exeter Township Senior High School was the first school district in Berks County to enter into a dual enrollment agreement with Reading Area Community College. Exeter currently offers more than 20 courses whereby students have the opportunity to earn credits from Reading Area Community College and Immaculata University.
Courses of Rigorous Study
ART: (H) Fine Arts I*, II*; (H) Design Studio*; (H) Studio Art History*; AP Art History*; AP Drawing Portfolio; AP 2-D Art and Design Portfolio; AP 3-D Art and Design Portfolio
BUSINESS: (H) Accounting II*
ENGLISH: (H) English 9 & 10; (H) American Literature; (H) World Literature; AP Language & Composition*; AP Literature & Composition
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: (H) Spanish IV; AP Spanish V; (H) French IV; AP French V; (H)
German IV; AP German V; (H) Latin IV
MATHEMATICS: (H) Algebra II; (H) Geometry; (H) Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus; (H) Probability & Statistics*; AP Statistics*; (H) Calculus*; AP Calculus; AP Calculus BC*; AP Computer Info. Science; AP Computer Science & Software Engineering
MUSIC: AP Music Theory
SCIENCE: (H) Earth & Space; (H) Biology*; AP Biology*; (H) Chemistry*; AP Chemistry*; (H) Human Physiology I; (H) Astronomy; (H) Physics; AP Physics I*, II*
SOCIAL STUDIES: AP Human Geography, (H) 20th Century American Cultures; (H)
Global Studies; (H) Civics; (H) Economics; AP Economics; AP US History*; (H) Psychology*; AP Psychology*; AP US Government & Politics
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: (H) Introduction to Engineering Design; (H) Engineering & Robotics; (H) Architecture; (H) Engineering Design
Exeter Township SHS offers 24 Advanced Placement courses. Students enrolled in AP courses are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. Those courses marked with an asterisk (*) are also offered as dual enrollment courses.
Examination Results
Advanced Placement Exams
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of students taking one or more AP Exams |
169 |
100 | 153 | 278 | 167 |
Total number of exams taken | 304 | 181 | 261 | 397 | 311 |
Percentage of grades 3 or higher | 78% | 78% | 74% | 61% | 69% |
Percentage of grade 5 | 16% | 23% | 18% | 14% | 17% |
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of students taking one or more AP Exams |
169 |
100 | 153 | 278 | 167 |
Total number of exams taken | 304 | 181 | 261 | 397 | 311 |
Percentage of grade 3 or higher | 78% | 78% | 74% | 61% | 69% |
Percentage of grade 5 | 16% | 23% | 18% | 14% | 17% |
Keystone Exam Proficiency
Class of 2024
Algebra
60%
Advanced/Proficient
Literature
72%
Advanced/Proficient
Biology
51%
Advanced/Proficient