Splendora High School
| Splendora High School | |
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| Address | |
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23747 FM 2090 Splendora , 77372 | |
| Coordinates | 30°14′52″N 95°11′52″W / 30.2477°N 95.1977°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Cultivating Exceptional People |
| School district | Splendora Independent School District |
| CEEB code | 446680 |
| NCES School ID | 484107004669 |
| Principal | Dianna Archer |
| Faculty | 92.08 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,344[1] (2022—2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.10 |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Red White Gray |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class 4A |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Website | Splendora High School |
Splendora High School is a public high school in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It is the only high school within the Splendora Independent School District. The school's attendance zone includes the cities of Splendora and Patton Village.[2] For the 2018–2019 academic year, the school received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency.
It is the sole comprehensive high school in its district, which includes Splendora, Patton Village, and sections of Cleveland and Deerwood.[3]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 1,206 students enrolled at Splendora High School, including 374 students in 9th grade, 300 in 10th grade, 266 in 11th grade, and 266 in 12th grade. The ethnic distribution of students was as follows:[1]
- 0.4% African American
- 39.5% Hispanic
- 58.3% White
- 0.3% Asian
- 0.2% American Indian
- 1.3% Two or More Races
56.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. The school received Title I funding.
Academics
[edit]For each academic year, the Texas Education Agency rates school performance using an A–F grading system based on statistical data. For the 2018–2019 academic year, the school received a score of 78 out of 100 resulting in a C grade. The school received a similar score of 81 the previous year.[4]
Splendora High School students may enroll in the Splendora Early College High School program, in which students attend college courses at Lone Star College–Kingwood in addition to their coursework at Splendora High School. Students who complete the program will earn an associate degree. College credit may also be applied for up to two years of a bachelor's degree.[5]
Athletics
[edit]In 2016–2017, Splendora High School was moved to class 5A after competing in class 4A for two years and class 3A in previous years. The rapid rise in classification convinced the district to invest $4.5 million in facility upgrades to accommodate larger schools and game attendance.[6] The school moved back to class 4A for 2018–2019.[7]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Brian Robison, NFL player[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - SPLENDORA H S (484107004669)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "School District Locator". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Montgomery County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. pp. 6–7, 11 (PDF p. 7-8, 12/12). Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Overview: SPLENDORA H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ Buckner, Stephanie (27 May 2014). "Early college experience opens doors for Splendora ISD students". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ Roepken, Corey (1 February 2016). "Realignment bump to 5A means facility upgrades for Splendora". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ Maskulinksi, Justin (18 February 2019). "BASEBALL: Splendora has ace to replace as it returns to Class 4A". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ Hveem, Todd (30 April 2007). "Robison first Splendora athlete drafted by NFL". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
