About Us
A safe, welcoming place to learn
Stillwater Area High School is a large school, made to feel small. Students have all the benefits of a comprehensive high school – with hundreds of courses and activities to choose from – with the personal connections and deeper relationships of a much smaller building. Teachers get to know students, and students also develop close relationships with their peers by being part of the Pony community.
This doesn't feel like school – it feels like life and we are learning as we go.STUDENT COMMENT
Academic Culture
Learning is made more meaningful and engaging with:
- More than 100 elective courses in art, music, agriscience, engineering and more
- 24 college-level courses (Advanced Placement and College in the Schools)
- Hands-on projects and real-world problem solving
- Digital devices and technology
- Community experts
- 10th Grade Academy providing select students with additional support in core academic areas
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) study skills and college prep program
Personalized Learning
Learning is personalized based on each student’s strengths, passions and unique needs:
- Flex Time - offering opportunities for students to spend time on what they need (tutoring, homework or collaborating on a group project)
- Community service activities and project-based learning
- Online and blended learning opportunities
- Clubs, activities, sports and more
Social/Emotional Support
Students get to know one another and develop meaningful relationships with staff through:
- BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks), which creates small learning communities of core teachers with ninth graders
- Link Crew orientation program that pairs ninth graders with upperclassmen
- College and career planning
- Support for mental health, chemical health and overall wellness
- Strong community partnerships
Outstanding Opportunities
Learning Opportunities
- 100 elective courses
- 22 Advanced Placement and three College in the Schools courses
- Award-winning choirs, bands, orchestras
- Nationally-recognized newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine
- Unique learning spaces, like the Fabrication Lab, Environmental Learning Center and Raptor Center
- Variety of special education service
Leadership Opportunities
- Student Council, National Honor Society, Link Crew and more
- Community service projects – even earn a letter
The teachers are what makes this school amazing, because they are making sure students are successful, even though the measurement of success differs for each student. PARENT COMMENT
Activities for All
There is something for everyone to do before or after school – from music, sports and drama to math club, robotics and other clubs
Support and Assistance
As students traverse high school, and the pressures of growing up, they need a lot of support. Our staff includes administrators, a School Resource Officer, counselors and social workers, and a variety of individuals to provide support.
We also partner with community resources to provide students with whatever they need to succeed - from mental health support to assistance with medical care.
Students Excel in and out of the Classroom
Academics
- 68% of our students attend a two or four year college or university upon graduation
- 24 average ACT score compared to state average of 21.3
- Seven National Merit Finalists
- 18 National AP Scholars score 4 or higher on all AP exams
- 3.75 or higher GPAs were obtained by 541 students
- 4.00 GPAs were obtained by 111 students
Activities
- Longest streak of superior ratings for musical groups in the state
- More than 60 state high school championship sports teams
- Kabekonian yearbook has been recognized among the best in the nation 17 years in a row
Our Staff help make Stillwater Area High School great!
of students believe teachers care about them
of our teachers have a master's degree or higher
are experienced educators