Cholla High School Explained

Cholla High Magnet School
Type:Public secondary (U.S.)
Grades:9–12
Oversight:Tucson Unified School District
Ceeb:030478
Address:2001 West Starr Pass Boulevard
City:Tucson, Arizona
Country:United States
Zipcode:85713
Enrollment:1,856 (2018-19)[1]
Ratio:18.00
Faculty:103.10 (FTE)
Campus Type:Urban
Mascot:Charger
Colors:Orange and navy blue
Yearbook:Impact

Cholla High School (also known as Cholla High Magnet School) is a public high school, located on the West Side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Cholla is a magnet high school (drawing students from the entire district) in the Tucson Unified School District and serves over 1,700, students, grades 9–12. The school name originates from the cholla cactus, which is prominent throughout Tucson and Arizona. The school mascot is the Charger (a medieval war horse) and the school colors are orange and blue.

School history

Opened in 1969 on the west side of Tucson, constructed by the Del E. Webb Corporation.[2] Cholla High Magnet School has become widely known as the high school that former San Antonio Spurs Sean Elliott attended before enrolling at the University of Arizona.[3] The school's gymnasium has since been renamed the "Sean Elliott Gymnasium", and Elliott's high school jerseys grace the walls.

Academics

Cholla's magnet specialties/academic themes include The Global Village (an intercultural / international and law-related studies program), an English Language development program, parent support groups, social workers, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, honors programs, career counseling, student assistance programs, International Baccalaureate (biology, chemistry, math, history, English, Spanish, German art, drama), Advanced Placement (biology, chemistry, physics, American government, calculus, Spanish, English), English honors programs, the QUICC Program (Quality Instruction in a Continuous Curriculum), ASSIST Program, music theory, folklorico, mariachi programs and ethnic studies programs.[4]

Athletics

Cholla presently competes in the 4A Gila Conference, Division I.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cholla High School. National Center for Education Statistics. May 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Webb Spinner 1969-1970. October 23, 2018. October 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181023120114/https://delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1969-1970.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: Cholla, UA star awes NBA fans, transplant survivors. August 10, 2011 .
  4. Web site: TUSD School. March 8, 2008.