A court ruling has cleared the way for the closing of the Youngsville High School.

The Warren County School District, in a news release, said it received notice of the decision in favor of the district regarding the closure of Youngsville High School and transportation of those students to Eisenhower Middle High School. The plaintiff’s complaint for injunctive relief was denied.

Warren County School District may close the Youngsville Middle High School and transfer high school students to Eisenhower Middle High School, and middle school students to Youngsville Elementary Middle School.

The ruling affirms the district’s position and provides clarity on the path forward. With this decision, the district will continue with the planning and preparation of the 2025-2026 school year.

In January, the Warren County School Board voted 5-4 to shutter Sheffield and Youngsville High Schools for the 2025-26 school year, merging both with nearby districts. Students from Youngsville are currently slated to attend Eisenhower, and Sheffield students to Warren Area High School.

Representing the plaintiffs, attorney Thomas Pendleton of McDonald Illig and Save WCSD member Elizabeth Feronti argued that the district is violating students’ rights under the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Education Clause. That clause mandates a “thorough and efficient” public education system, ensuring each student “a meaningful opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and civically.”