Crown Point High School has peaked at over 3,000 students this year. What does this mean for CPHS? Greater academic opportunities are on the way.
Principal Russ Marcinek is excited about this new development. “I think it’s a piece of history and it shows the growth, not only in our school but also in our community,” Marcinek said. Since enrollment has peaked, there may be a few concerns going forward.
Assistant Principal Mike Depta reminds us of the importance of safety and all of the little nuances that are involved with making a large school secure. “Safety is one of our top priorities. Without doubt, it’s one of our top priorities. We do have a comprehensive safety plan here in place – we do drills monthly and have meetings monthly so we review all our protocols. I think what we have in place has been working pretty well. I truly feel like this is a very safe place to be as we continue to strive to reach a community,” Depta said.
Junior Sebastian Ayala appreciates having many different communities and backgrounds coming together at Crown Point. “The vast amount of students allows for easy connections and friendships to be possible,” Ayala said.
Superintendent Dr. Terrill anticipated that CPHS would exceed 3,000 students this year. “We keep a close eye on enrollment data and trends, and of course, we knew the number of students from each grade last school year,” Terrill said.
Junior Raquel Ruffin has a different take. “I think it is amazing that more students want to be here, however, I have concerns about overcrowded hallways and classrooms. Walking in the hallway can be quite cumbersome at different times during the day,” Ruffin said.
As Crown Point continues to grow as a community, the high school will continue to reach numbers well above 3,000 in the years to come.
Overcrowded hallways, safety procedures, and academic opportunities are the results of consistent student growth and building expansion.
