Alliance Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School is a public charter school located in San Pedro, California.[1]
Baxter High School is a member of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, the largest charter organization in the Los Angeles area. It offers a college-preparatory curriculum through a unique instructional model called P.A.C.E. (Personalized Alliance College Experience).[2]
The school was named for Alice Mary Byrne Baxter, the mother of philanthropist and diplomat, Frank E. Baxter. Alice Baxter (born in 1909) was largely self-educated, until she graduated from high school alongside her youngest daughter at the age of 58. She serves as a symbol of determination and persistence to the school community.
Baxter High School was founded in August 2014 under the leadership of its founding principal, Robert Canosa-Carr.
During its brief history, the school has attracted national and international attention for its innovative approach to learning:
The school's mascot is the Kraken, a mythological sea monster. Former Principal, Bobby Car chose this mascot because Krakens ate Pirates in reference to San Pedro High School, whose mascot is a Pirate.
Baxter High School is an associate member of the Los Angeles City Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). The school offers the following programs: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field.[7]
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