Binghamton High School, a combined high school of the previous Binghamton North High School and Binghamton Central High School, is a large public high school located in the center of Binghamton, New York. The school is culturally diverse, with 2000+ students from many different countries, religions, and income levels. The mascot for Binghamton High School is a Patriot named Patrick who wears a signature tri-cornered hat.Academic programsBinghamton High School offers a wide variety of programs for students who are interested in excelling in a number of areas.Advanced Placement examsBinghamton High School offers fourteen Advanced Placement (AP) exams, in addition to classes which focus primarily on passing the Regents Examinations administered by the New York State Department of Education.International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeIn 1997, Binghamton High School became the third high school in New York to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.The IB program strives to provide students with a balanced education while promoting international acceptance and understanding.Project Lead the WayA pre-engineering program called Project Lead The Way is offered to students who are interested. It includes such courses as Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems and Engineering Design and Development. This is made possible through a partnership between the school and Rochester Institute of Technology. These courses allow students interested in going into an engineering field an opportunity to earn college credits and eliminate beginner courses in college.
