New Hope-Solebury High School Earns Cognia Initial Accreditation

NEW HOPE, PA — New Hope-Solebury High School has earned Cognia Initial Accreditation, the school district announced on Thursday.

Cognia is a nonprofit school improvement organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

“Receiving this two-year accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission is an important milestone for New Hope-Solebury High School. This recognition provides a meaningful opportunity to build on our strengths, reflect on the feedback from our initial evaluation, and continue identifying ways to strengthen our school and enhance the educational experience for our students,” shared Patrick Sasse, high school principal.

Cognia recognizes schools and systems across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. For initial accreditation, institutions must show evidence meeting the Essential Requirements, demonstrate commitment to the accreditation process, and host an Initial Accreditation Review to achieve a two‑year initial accreditation.

“We are proud of New Hope-Solebury High School and the dedicated faculty, staff, leadership, and community whose work made this achievement possible. This recognition reflects our district’s commitment to continuous improvement and providing meaningful learning opportunities that empower every student to reach their full potential,” shared Dr. Charles Lentz, superintendent of schools.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, said Cognia Initial Accreditation is "a rigorous, but flexible process where we work with schools and systems at every stage — from pre-launch to fully operational — provided they meet our nine foundational Essential Requirements. These institutions undergo an initial review to ensure they are committed to improvement, and in their two-year initial accreditation period, they can leverage Cognia’s improvement resources to prepare for their Accreditation Engagement Review. We commend New Hope-Solebury High School for beginning their improvement journey with initial accreditation and making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

The Cognia accreditation adds to a growing list of recognitions highlighting New Hope-Solebury High School's commitment to excellence. Earlier this year, the school was named the No. 4 high school in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report, further underscoring the dedication to providing students with a high-quality educational experience.