Jenks High School Explained

Jenks High School
State:Oklahoma
Zipcode:74037
Country:United States
Established:1955
Authority:OSDE
Principal:David Beiler
Faculty:188.85 (FTE)
Grades:10–12
Ratio:18.78
Conference:6A District 1
Newspaper:The Trojan Torch
Yearbook:The Trojan
Motto:"A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow"
Address:205 East B Street
Students:3,547 (2022-23)[1]
Colors: Maroon & White
Usnwr Ranking:8,485[2]

Jenks High School is a secondary school located within Tulsa County in Jenks, Oklahoma, United States. It is a part of Jenks Public Schools, which first opened the high school location in 1955 and completing the junior and senior high school in 1959.[3] The high school has over 2,800 students in grades 10–12. With the attached Freshman Academy, the high school campus has over 3,600 students.

The school district (of which this is the sole comprehensive high school) includes most of Jenks and portions of the south side of Tulsa.[4]

Demographics

As of 2017, the average household income in the district was $100,600, compared with the state average of $65,400.[5] As of 2018, 54% of students are white, 7% are Native American, 7% are black, 11% are Asian, and 13% are Hispanic, and 7% are more than one race.[6]

Academics

Jenks High School regularly has the most National Merit Scholars of any public school in the state, including 20 in 2016.[7] The school has produced three presidential scholars since 2001.[8] The college-going rate was 63.8%, compared with the state average of 50.9%. The average ACT test score was 23.8, compared with the state average of 20.8 and the national average of 21.[6]

Athletics and OSSAA sponsored activities

Jenks football program won the 3A state championship in 1979 followed by a 5A state championship in 1982, and the Oklahoma 6A high school football championship in 1993, 1996–2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2012–2015, 2020, and 2021 for a total of 18 state championships.[9] The 1997 team, led by Allan Trimble, went 14–0 and outscored its opponents 535–118 and is considered one of the greatest high school football teams in the history of Oklahoma.[10] R. Perry Beaver served as head football coach from 1977 to 1991.

Jenks High School football has produced NFL players Rocky Calmus, Sean Mahan, Garrett Mills, Phillip Dillard, Jerry Wisne, and Chase Beeler among others. Jenks High School baseball has produced MLB all-star Josh Johnson.[11]

The Trojan athletic and non-athletic programs have won 189 state championships in various Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) sponsored sports and non-athletic events, as well as state championships in non-OSSAA sports such as gymnastics, hockey, rugby, and lacrosse.

The following table is of the OSSAA sports and OSSAA non-athletic events in which the school compete, as well as the years, if any, during which the school's team won the state championship[12]

Table of OSSAA sports and non-athletic events Jenks High School championship wins!Sport/Event!Number of championship wins!Years won!Earliest win!Latest win
Academic Bowl52008, 2009, 2010, 2022, 2023 20082023
Baseball41997, 2000, 2002, 202119972021
Boys Basketball0N/AN/AN/A
Girls Basketball51991, 2000, 2001, 2003, 200419912004
Cheerleading 22010, 201920102019
Boys Cross Country151984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2014, 201519842015
Girls Cross Country161985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2019, 202119852021
Debate42003, 2007, 2012, 201520032015
Football 181979, 1982, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 202119792021
Boys Golf81994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 200419942004
Girls Golf151982, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 202219822022
Boys Soccer61987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2006, 201919872019
Girls Soccer 91988, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 200919882009
Fastpitch Softball0N/AN/AN/A
Slowpitch Softball1201120112011
Boys Swimming191991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 202219912022
Girls Swimming131990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020, 2021, 202319902023
Boys Tennis161991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2015, 2017, 2021, 202219912022
Girls Tennis181986, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 201719862017
Boys Track71999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 201419992014
Girls Track81995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2015, 2021, 202219952022
Volleyball 61996, 1997, 2006, 2014, 2021, 2023 19962023
Volleyball (Boys)51978, 1981, 1982, 1984, 198619781986
Wrestling0N/AN/AN/A
One Act Play21986, 198819861988

Music

Marching band

The Jenks Trojan Pride Marching Band has participated in the 2016 and 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.[13] [14] It also participated in the Bandfest at Pasadena City College on December 30, 2015.[15]

In November 2018, Trojan Pride was a first-time finalist in the Bands of America Grand Nationals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.[16]

Show choir

JHS has two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender Trojanaires and the all-female Trojan Spirit.[17] Trojanaires has made it to national-level competitions.[18]

Orchestra

JHS has 3 orchestras including strings, concert, and chamber.

Notable alumni

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External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: JENKS HS. National Center for Education Statistics. May 31, 2024.
  2. Web site: Jenks High School . 2024-02-02 . U.S. News.
  3. Web site: Jenks The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture . 2024-02-02 . Oklahoma Historical Society OHS.
  4. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tulsa County, OK. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-01-28.
  5. https://www.ed-stats.state.ok.us/doc/profiles/2017/reports/src/201772i005705.pdf Reports
  6. Web site: Jenks High School in Jenks, OK . US News Best High Schools . 20 February 2023 . 23 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Tulsa area National Merit Scholars announced Tulsa World. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121014172729/http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20100801_19_A15_Gradua854831&rss_lnk=1. 2012-10-14.
  8. Web site: Presidential Scholars . 2011-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110930095247/http://www.presidentialscholars.org/scholars_state2.asp?school_state=OK&offset=0 . 2011-09-30 . dead .
  9. Web site: History of Football . 2011-11-26 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100508015543/http://www.ossaa.com/Sports/Football/HistoryofFootball.aspx . 2010-05-08 .
  10. Berry Tramel, "Top 100 Sports Teams in Oklahoma History", The Oklahoman, July 29, 2007.
  11. Web site: Josh Johnson is right on pitch in the major leagues. 24 May 2010 .
  12. http://www.ossaa.com/Champions.aspx Click 'Select by School' and Select 'Jenks'
  13. Web site: Archer . Kim . Jenks High School band invited to play in 2016 Rose Parade . Tulsa World . September 8, 2020 . August 30, 2014.
  14. Web site: Brannon . Jayden . 2023-10-13 . Jenks High School Band Chosen To March in 2024 Rose Parade . 2024-03-13 . www.newson6.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2015/2016 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos . Marching.com . September 8, 2020.
  16. Web site: Broken Arrow, Jenks bands place at Nationals . KJRH . September 8, 2020 . November 11, 2018.
  17. Web site: SCC: Viewing School - Jenks High School . Show Choir Community . September 8, 2020.
  18. Web site: Archer . Kim . Jenks show choir to compete at inaugural national contest . PressReader . Tulsa World . September 8, 2020 . April 9, 2011.
  19. Web site: Tulsan competes for 'The Bachelorette' this season; Is he the new 'villain'?. Tulsa World. Sherrow, Rita. May 13, 2016. May 13, 2016.
  20. Web site: Lewis . Barry . Steven Parker, Jenks: Tulsa World All-State Player of the Year . Tulsa World . September 5, 2020 . December 29, 2013.