Pennfield Senior High School
Public high school in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
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Pennfield High School is the lone public high school of the Pennfield Schools district which serves Pennfield Township just north of Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Coordinates42°22′16″N 85°08′11″W
School typePublic high school
Founded1953
School districtPennfield Schools
| Pennfield High School | |
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| Location | |
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8299 Pennfield Road , 49017 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°22′16″N 85°08′11″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1953 |
| School district | Pennfield Schools |
| Superintendent | Stephanie Lemmer |
| Principal | Catrina hill |
| Teaching staff | 31.65 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 778 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.58[1] |
| Colors | Green and white [2] |
| Athletics conference | Interstate 8 Athletic Conference[2] |
| Nickname | Panthers[2] |
| Website | www |
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 675 students enrolled in 2015-2016 was:
- Male - 48.9%
- Female - 51.1%
- Native American/Alaskan - 1.2%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.6%
- Black - 6.1%
- Hispanic - 4.6%
- White - 83.3%
- Multiracial - 4.3%
36.1% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.[1]
Athletics
The Pennfield Panthers compete in the Interstate 8 Athletic Conference. The school colors are green and white. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned varsity sports are offered:[2]
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (girls and boys)
- Girls state champion - 1980[3]
- Bowling (girls and boys)
- Competitive cheer (girls)
- Cross country (girls and boys)
- Football (boys)
- State champion - 1991[4]
- Golf (girls and boys)
- Lacrosse (boys)
- Soccer (girls and boys)
- Softball (girls)
- Swim and dive (girls and boys)
- Tennis (girls and boys)
- Track and field (girls and boys)
- Volleyball (girls)
- State champion - 1979, 1981[5]
- Wrestling (boys)
- State champion - 1992[6]
Notable alumni
- Lance Barber, television actor[7]
- Randy Erskine, professional golfer[8]
- Rob Van Dam, professional wrestler[9]