About CRHS
The Chestnut Ridge High School (CRHS) serves students grades 8-12 in the district with a current enrollment of approximately 530 students. Students have the opportunity to pursue a variety of career pathways including College Preparatory, Technology Preparation (Tech Prep), and Vocational. Students may also apply to attend the Bedford County Technical Center. Academic and Honors courses are available in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Some college courses are also available in Science, English, and Mathematics from Allegany College of Maryland, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, and Mount Aloysius University for those students seeking college credits while in high school. Students may also choose from a vast array of electives in Agricultural Science, Art, Business Education including all aspects of Computer Technology, Electronics, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Production Technologies, Creative Writing and Literature, Band and Chorus.
CRHS has many things to offer our students but most of all we offer a staff that cares about students, their education and future. Our staff continually sets high expectations for our students which allows them opportunities to excel and be successful whether in the classroom or on the playing field.
For some students extra curricular activities and sports are a very important part of their educational process. Such activities foster leadership, nurture social interactions as an individual and a team as well as provide FUN! CRSHS offers a wide variety of activities for the students to become involved.