Crofton Area High School

Designed to engage the school’s site, curriculum, students, and greater community, the new Crofton High School forges connections, inspires intellectual and personal growth, and reflects the school system’s commitment to inclusive and responsible citizenship. Thoughtfully integrated into the park site to preserve and capitalize on the woodland environment, the building offers expansive views from uplifting learning and gathering spaces flooded with natural light. The massing embraces the topography to minimize both site impact and construction costs and creates outdoor spaces and an amphitheater to expand learning opportunities beyond the classroom. And the site features a network of paths that connect with adjacent residential enclaves and the neighboring park and middle school.

The interior offers safe, equitable, and engaging environments in which to learn, work, and thrive. Flexibility drives the organization, supporting the full range of learning and instructional styles and fostering collaboration at and across grade levels and subject areas. Sustainable design features integrate with the school’s learning goals, conserve resources, minimize waste, support the site’s ecosystem, and promote occupant well-being.