Madrid High School Explained

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Madrid High School
Streetaddress:599 Kennedy Street
City:Madrid
State:Iowa
Zipcode:50156
Country:United States
District:Madrid Community School District
Superintendent:Brian Horn
Principal:Kelly Williamson
Faculty:16.90 FTE
Enrollment:206 (2022-23)[1]
Ratio:12.19
Established:1883
Type:Public secondary School
Grades:912
Campus Type:Rural
Conference:West Central
Mascot:Tiger

Madrid High School is a public high school located in Madrid, Iowa, part of the Madrid Community School District.

The mascot of Madrid High School (MHS) is the Tiger, and the school colors are orange and black. The school fight song is set to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March,

Athletics

Until 2007, the Tigers competed in the Heart of Iowa Conference. Madrid currently competes in the West Central Conference.

Madrid has a rich history in football over the past quarter century, making an appearance in the state playoffs 26 out of the past 27 years. Those appearances include 7 semi-final appearances, 8 state championship game appearances and 1 state championship in 1991.[2] Coach Randy Hinkel lead the Tiger program from 1987 until his sudden death in 2015 and compiled a 266–60 record as coach of the Tigers. Hinkel is one of 12 coaches in Iowa high school history with over 300 career wins.[3]

Madrid also has a rich history in track as they have won 7 state titles (2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017(tie), 2021).[4]

Boys' 3-time Class 1A State Cross Country Champions (2018, 2019, 2020)[5]

Academic/Other Activities

Notable clubs at Madrid High School include National Honor Society (NHS), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Spanish Club and Book Club.

Madrid has also garnered a reputation over the years of a very good performing arts school, excelling at choir, band and speech.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Madrid High School . . July 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-09. 2020-08-28.
  3. News: Garman . Andy . Beloved long-time high school coach has died . 14 June 2024 . KCCI . 21 December 2015 . en.
  4. Web site: 2023 IHSAA Track & Field Record Book . Iowa High School Athletic Association. September 1, 2023 . July 7, 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023 Record Book Cross Country. Iowa High School Athletic Association. June 17, 2024. July 7, 2024.