Overview of Abington School District
Our Mission
Building upon the historical and culturally diverse roots of our community and its proud traditions, and recognizing the uniqueness of each student, the Abington School District promotes excellence as our standard and achievement as the result.
Our Vision
Abington Schools will be future-forward, innovative learning environments. Promoting student excellence and achievement in academic and co-curricular exploration, with a focus on inclusive and equitable practices, will ensure our students are prepared for the challenges of the future.
Educational Values
Students
Students play an active role in their learning, as well as in the promotion of a safe and secure school environment. With a focus on growth mindset, it is understood that a commitment to excellence is essential and worth the effort.
Staff
Understanding diversity to be both a strength and an asset, Abington School District staff actively engage students in innovative and differentiated educational opportunities, recognizing learning occurs in different ways and at different rates. Promoting collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking, District staff prepare students for the challenges of the future.
Administration
The administrators of Abington School District promote equitable practices for school district stakeholders. They recognize diversity as a strength and an asset, and active stakeholder engagement as essential to the educational process. Through allocation of appropriate resources, development of the whole student is promoted, with emphasis on social/emotional learning as well as academic achievement.
Parents
Through their support of the academic program, as well as promotion of a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all students, parents/guardians are partners in the mission and vision of Abington School District. Parent/guardian communication and collaboration with school district staff and administrators fosters students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
Community
Community involvement is essential to Abington School District’s place as a quality school district. The District’s mission, “Excellence is Our Standard; Achievement is the Result,” is achieved through the community-based resources and opportunities provided to its students.
For more information, please see the Abington School District Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2025
Abington School District – Facts & Figures
Location
Northern suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County
Includes Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge
15.2 square miles, primarily residential
Total Abington/Rockledge population (2020 census): 61,045
District Organization/Enrollment 2023-2024
Elementary schools (K-5): 3,769
Abington Middle School (6-8): 2,046
Senior High School (9-12): 2,797
Total enrollment: 8,612
Personnel 2023-2024
Professional staff positions: 713
Supporting staff positions: 529
Future Plans of Graduates (Class of 2023)
Higher Education: 77%
Employment: 21%
Military: 2%
Budget 2023-2024
For more information, visit the Business Office department page.