Penncrest High School is a public four-year high school with grades from 9 - 12. It is an accredited program by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and enrolls about 1,350 students. Its graduates attend more than 200 colleges and universities nationwide. It attributes this to its diverse program of more than 150 courses, ranging from basic skills to an extensive elective program. While education is always its top priority, it also has an extensive athletic program with year round programs to keep students involved and busy.