Pickering High School, Ajax
Public secondary school in Ajax, Ontario, Canada
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Pickering High School is a Canadian high school located in Ajax, Ontario, within the Durham District School Board serving the west Ajax and east Pickering area.[2] Specifically, the school is found in historical Pickering Village, Ontario on Church Street. The school has students in grades 9 to 12, and offers gifted, co-op, and special education classes.[3] Some gifted classes include: English, Science, Geography, History, and Mathematics.
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180 Church Street North , , | |
| Coordinates | 43°51′31″N 79°3′31″W |
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| School type | Public Secondary School |
| Motto | Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve. |
| Founded | 1951 |
| School board | Durham District School Board |
| Superintendent | Mohamed Hamid |
| Area trustee | Kate Bird |
| Principal | Melissa Hunte |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrolment | 2,157[1] (2025/2026) |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Green and Yellow |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Website | School website |
History
During the 1960s, Pickering High School was home to its famous rifle club.[4]
In August 2008, Pickering High School completed a 21-million-dollar renovation project.[5]
Academics
Pickering High School was ranked 211 out of 747 secondary schools in a study of Ontario high schools in 2023–2024. It obtained an overall score of 7.8 out of 10. Scores are based on academic performance of students on grade 9 mathematics and the OSSLT. The study was conducted by the Fraser Institute, which conducts studies on educational policy across Canada.[6]
Notable alumni
- Natasha Fatah, Canadian Journalist
- Karena Evans, Actress, Director
- Charlotte Arnold, actress[7]
- Boi-1da, Grammy Award-winning hip hop producer[8]
- Munro Chambers, actor[7]
- Jesse Colburn, guitarist[9]
- Glenn Healy, former NHL player and commentator[9]
- Sara Kaljuvee, Olympic bronze medalist for Rugby Sevens[10]
- Cory Joseph, NBA champion, and point guard for the Orlando Magic[11]
- Devoe Joseph, professional basketball player
- Nichelle Prince, Canadian women's soccer player[12]
- Mark Spicoluk, musician[7]
- T-Minus, Grammy nominated hip hop producer
- Alex Laurier (Alex Eftimoff), children's entertainer[13]
Sports
OFSAA champions
Provincial track and field titles – OFSAA champions
- 1987 Junior Boys
- 1991 Overall Boys
- 1992 Senior Boys
- 1997 Overall Boys
- 1998 Midget Boys
- 1998 Ovelol
- 2002 Midget Boys
- 2002 Overall Boys
- 2003 Junior Boys
- 2007 Midget Girls
- 2007 Overall Combined Co-Ed
- 2007 Overall Girls
- 2008 Midget Boys
- 2009 Junior Boys
- 2009 Overall Boys
- 2009 Overall Combined Co-Ed
- 2009 Overall Girls
- 2010 Overall Boys
- 2010 Overall Combined Co-Ed
- 2010 Overall Girls
- 2014 Overall Boys
- 2016 Overall Combined Co-Ed
- 2023 Overall Girls
Notable coaches
- Jens Kraemer – professional soccer player and coach[citation needed]
News Stories
Feeder schools
Located in Ajax, Ontario
- Alexander Graham Bell Public School
- Cadarakque Public School
- Eagle Ridge Public School
- Lincoln Alexander Public School
- Lincoln Avenue Public School
- Michaëlle Jean Public School
- Roméo Dallaire Public School
- Vimy Ridge Public School
- Westney Heights Public School
- Roland Michener Public School
- Applecroft Public School
- Rosemary Brown Public School
Located in Pickering, Ontario
- Frenchman's Bay Public School
- William Dunbar Public School