Peters Township High School


Peters Township High School is a public high school located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, with a current enrollment of approximately 1,200 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Peters Township School District.

History

The original high school building was built in 1968 and renovated in 1981, 2001 for $24 million, and 2021 for $16 million. The new high school building was constructed in 2021 for $83 million. It is located at the site of the former Rolling Hills Country Club, which closed in 2015. The 2012 movie The Perks of Being A Wallflower filmed some scenes at the original high school building.

Notable alumni

Sports

Peters Township High School athletic teams compete in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League and the high school offers sixteen varsity-level sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Football Championships & Notable Seasons

2019: 12-2 record; first WPIAL Class 5A Championship appearance 2020: 8-1 record; second WPIAL Class 5A Championship appearance 2023: 15-1 record; third WPIAL Class 5A Championship appearance ; first Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 5A State Playoffs appearance 2024: 11-2 record; fourth WPIAL Class 5A Championship appearance 2025: 13-1 record; fifth WPIAL Class 5A Championship appearance ; second PIAA Class 5A State Playoffs appearance