| J. P. McCaskey High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High school |
| Established | 1938 |
| School district | School District of Lancaster |
| Superintendent | Pedro Rivera[1] |
| Principal | Dwight Nolt[2] Jay Butterfield[3] |
| Assistant principals | Shelby Cunningham Matthew Bramucci Tim Altieri Sue Maher[2] |
| Enrollment | 3,000 students |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Mascot | Red Tornado
Tornado Man |
| Website | J.P. McCaskey |
J. P. McCaskey High School is a public high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Located on the east side of Lancaster, it is named after John Piersol McCaskey, a Lancaster educator. The McCaskey campus consists of two buildings: J.P. McCaskey, which is usually referred to either as "JPM" or simply "JP"; and McCaskey East, which is referred to as "East". Also on the McCaskey campus are a number of playing fields (for soccer, baseball, softball, and field hockey), tennis courts, and a stadium. Nearby are Wickersham Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
John Piersol McCaskey High School opened in 1938, accepting Lancaster city's first gender-integrated, class of students. The high school was named for John McCaskey, a local educator, composer, and politician. [1].
The construction is a product of the post-depression, Works Progress Administration. While the main building was subsequently extended, the original façade, lobby, and auditorium are set in Art Deco style.
4. {{cite web|title=McCaskey East High School defends segregation by race & gender|url=http://deskofbrian.com|date=1/27/2011|work=The Desk of Brian|accessdate=3/9/11]]