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Lick Wilmerding High School: Nurturing Mind, Heart, and Hands
Lick Wilmerding High School cultivates the intellectual, emotional, and practical development of highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds. Our academic programs emphasize critical thinking and real-world application, connecting classroom learning to students' lived experiences. Through service-based collaborations, we empower students to address equity, access, and social justice issues while fostering global competencies.Our unique curriculum integrates academic rigor with craft disciplines like architecture and tech arts, rooted in a commitment to purposeful excellence. We prepare lifelong learners to contribute confidently to society with compassion and integrity.
Services
College preparatory programs
Service learning initiatives
Global education opportunities
Arts and technology courses
Student-led community projects
Highlights and features
- We serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
- Our curriculum integrates academic rigor with practical skills
- Students engage in meaningful service-based community collaborations
- Faculty emphasize critical thinking and real-world applications
- Global programs build cross-cultural competencies through travel
Services
College preparatory programs
Our rigorous college preparatory curriculum develops critical thinking and analytical skills across core academic disciplines. Students engage with complex concepts through project-based learning while receiving personalized support to meet college admission requirements. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary connections and real-world applications.
Service learning initiatives
Service learning integrates community service with academic instruction, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world social issues. Through partnerships with local organizations, students develop leadership skills while addressing community needs through structured reflection and project implementation.
Global education opportunities
Our global education programs provide immersive international experiences that build cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship. Students participate in faculty-led summer programs focused on sustainable development, cultural exchange, and collaborative problem-solving with international partners while earning academic credit.
Arts and technology courses
The arts and technology curriculum combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation through courses in architecture, digital design, and technical arts. Students develop technical proficiency while exploring creative expression through hands-on projects that integrate STEM principles with artistic vision.
Student-led community projects
Student-led initiatives empower youth to design and implement community improvement projects addressing local needs. Through these programs, students gain practical experience in project management, civic engagement, and social entrepreneurship while developing solutions to pressing community challenges.
Questions
What makes Lick-Wilmerding High School unique?
Our combination of academic rigor, service learning, and craft disciplines prepares students for college while emphasizing social responsibility and practical skills.
Does the school offer financial aid?
We provide need-based financial assistance to ensure access for students from diverse economic backgrounds.
What extracurricular opportunities are available?
Students can participate in arts programs, service organizations, and special interest clubs focused on global issues and social justice.
Are there international study opportunities?
Yes, we offer faculty-led summer programs focused on global competencies and cross-cultural collaboration.
What college preparation support exists?
Our college counseling program provides personalized guidance through the application process and academic preparation for higher education success.
How does the school support community engagement?
Through structured service learning initiatives and student-led projects addressing local and global social justice issues.
