Glencoe High School (Alabama) Explained

Glencoe High School
Type:Public
Ceeb:011240
District:Etowah County Schools
Grades:9-12
Principal:Wendy Tinker
Faculty:18.08 (FTE)
Ratio:15.76
Enrollment:285 (2022-23)[1]
Conference:AHSAA, Class 3A
Colors:Black and gold
Nickname:Yellow Jackets
Rival:Hokes Bluff High School[2]
Address:803 Lonesome Bend Road
City:Glencoe, Alabama
Zipcode:35905
Country:United States

Glencoe High School is a public high school, located in Glencoe, Alabama, United States serving approximately 339 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is part of the Etowah County Schools.

The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Glencoe High School is recognized in the National Rankings and earned a silver medal by Newsweek's Best High Schools in American . Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

History

Glencoe High School opened in 1918. A middle school was added in later years.[3] The high school's current building was rebuilt in 2006 at the same location as the former school.[4]

Athletics

Athletic teams are called the Yellow Jackets and the official school colors are black and gold. The Glencoe football team won the Class 2A state championship in 1973. They won regional championships in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1995, 1996, and 2014.

The Glencoe football team added the first ever female player, Kaitlyn Smith, to their roster as their kicker in 2015.[5]

Band

The Glencoe High School Band performed at the 2014 Sugar Bowl.

Alumni

Notable alumni of Glencoe High School include:

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glencoe High School. National Center for Education Statistics. June 21, 2024.
  2. Web site: Rivalry - Glencoe High School (AL). MaxPreps. January 15, 2018.
  3. Web site: Glencoe Encyclopedia of Alabama. Encyclopedia of Alabama. en. April 21, 2017.
  4. Web site: School History - Glencoe High School. ghs.ecboe.org. en-US. April 21, 2017.
  5. News: Glencoe HS teen becomes first female football player in program's history. Hayes. Dixon. April 21, 2017. en.