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Pickering High School, Ajax

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Pickering High School
Location
180 Church Street North

Ajax
,
Ontario
,
L1T 2W7

Canada
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Information
School typePublic Secondary School
MottoEnter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve.
Founded1951 (1951)
School boardDurham District School Board
SuperintendentMohamed Hamid
Area trusteeKate Bird
PrincipalMelissa Hunte
Grades9–12
Enrolment2,157[1] (2025/2026)
LanguageEnglish
ColoursGreen and Yellow
  
MascotTrojan
Team nameTrojans
WebsiteSchool website

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.

History

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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

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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

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Sports

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OFSAA champions

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  • 1965 Boys' Volleyball[14]
  • 1986 Boys' Rugby[15]
  • 1990 Boys' Rugby[15]
  • 2005 Boys' Football (Golden Horseshoe Bowl)[16]
  • 2007 Boys' Basketball[17]
  • 2008 Boys' Basketball[17]
  • 2013 Girls' Soccer[18]
  • 2017 Girls' Wrestling[citation needed]
  • 2025 Boys' Basketball

Provincial track and field titles – OFSAA champions

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  • 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

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News Stories

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In February 2009, the school was placed in lock down after a stabbing and ensuing motor vehicle accident occurred several blocks away, at a nearby park.[19]

Feeder schools

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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

See also

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References

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