Council Rock High School South

Richboro, Pennsylvania

Firm

Gilbert Architects Inc.

Client

Council Rock School District

Area

377,118 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$46,002,195

Completion Date

08/2002

The project involved building a second high school for the Council Rock School District. The new high school is designed to accommodate 2,000 students, with core areas sized for 2,400 students to allow for expansion. The school is organized with a performing-arts wing, an academic wing and a wellness center—each with its own identity. The wellness center includes an indoor running track, a competition gym, an auxiliary gym, a weightroom, and wrestling and team rooms.
The school’s plan allows maximum flexibility to accommodate changing teaching methods. This school is situated on a 140-acre parcel of land, surrounded by many playfields that can be shared with the surrounding community.
As part of the project, existing roads were widened, turn lanes were added and signalization was improved. In addition, two new collector roads, which connect existing roads, were built to enhance main access to the high school.