General Information
Name of Institution: Penn Foster High School
Address: 925 Oak Street, Scranton, PA 18515
- Year Founded: 1956
- First Accredited: 1972
- Accreditation Expires: January 2015
CEO: Frank F. Britt
President/COO: Joe Gagnon
Accreditations and Agency Email Contact Information
Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. (215-662-5603 www.css-msa.org.) Penn Foster High School is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
State Approval and E-Mail Contact Information
Penn Foster High School is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
Mission & Description
Institution Mission Statement
The mission of Penn Foster High School is to provide a positive, supportive, and meaningful learning experience for students who need to complete their high school education in a non-traditional setting. Penn Foster High School is committed to providing an academically comprehensive curriculum which is supportive of the diverse individual needs, goals, and learning styles of adult learners and all students. The school relies on a learning environment of independent study, which allows students to take ownership in the process of achieving their educational goals and functioning productively in the working world, in further academic settings, and in their personal lives. Penn Foster High School strives to fulfill its mission by providing a solid core curriculum in traditional high school disciplines, complemented by academic and vocational electives. The curriculum is supported by applicable technology, a qualified faculty, and a wide array of student services aimed at the needs of the distance learner. The school assesses fulfillment of its mission and achievement of institutional effectiveness through ongoing studies of student learning, measurement of student satisfaction, and evaluation of career outcomes of graduates. The mission is supported by an admissions policy that allows students with a minimum eighth grade education to enroll in the program without regard to race, religion, gender, color, national origin, or physical ability.
Areas of Special Focus
General Education, Healthcare, Technology, and College Prep.
Description of Institution
Penn Foster High School is one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world. The school provides programs and services that are designed to meet lifelong learning needs. Programs of study lead to a high school diploma.
- Student Demographic Profile:
- 70% Female
- Average Age: 24
- Courses/Programs: See here.
- High School Program Tuition: $1,445.
Success Indicators
- Average Completion/Graduation Rate* for Penn Foster High School Students: 56.41%
*Based on 5,878 2008 graduates.
- Percentage of Students surveyed* who responded that they –
- Achieved their learning goals: 94.5%
- Would recommend the institution to a friend: 97.2%
- Were satisfied with their studies: 98.6%
*Based on 1,000 2010 graduates.