Introduction Strong Vincent High School is named after Brigadier General Strong Vincent who is best known for his courageous efforts in the Battle of Gettysburg where he suffered a fatal wound in his defense of Little Round Top. Strong Vincent is a school of academics, preparing students who have been accepted in the top ten schools in the nation as well as other colleges, universities, and technical schools.
Students are also prepared for the world of work through business and technology courses of study.
The entire cuniculum is based on students' needs be it academic, advanced, or fast track. The school is the reigning Academic Sports League champions in the Erie City School District and placed second in the State. The band placed first in the Warren and Fairview Band Competition. Strong Vincent is the only high school in Northwest Pennsylvania to have won state championships in both football and basketball. Community Urban, Metropolitan Erie area near 384,470 population, all socio-economic levels.