Quitman High School (Texas) Explained

Quitman High School
Motto:Educating Every Child...Every Chance...Every Day
Address:1101 East Goode Street
City:Quitman
County:Wood County
State:Texas
Zipcode:75783-1640
Country:United States
Coordinates:32.7974°N -95.4283°W
Schooltype:high school
Fundingtype:Public
District:Quitman Independent School District
Educational Authority:Texas Education Agency
Superintendent:Rhonda Turner
Ceeb:445775
Principal:Dana Hamrick
Teaching Staff:33.07 (FTE) (2018–19)
Grades:912
Enrollment:326 (2018–19)
Ratio:9.86:1 (2018–19)
Colors:Red, White, and Blue
Athletics Conference:University Interscholastic League Class AAA
Mascot:Bulldogs
Usnwr Ranking:7,863 (2020)[1]
Yearbook:The Growl

Quitman High School is a public high school located in the city of Quitman, Texas. It is a part of the Quitman Independent School District located in central Wood County.

Academics

Enrollment

the school had an enrollment of 294 students and 31.08 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 9.46. There were 119 students eligible for free lunch and 24 eligible for reduced-cost lunch. The student population at Quitman is predominantly White, with a large Hispanic and Latino Americans.

the school was rated Met Standard by the Texas Education Agency.

Awards

the school was recognized for Academic Achievement in English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading by the Texas Education Agency.

Programs

Advanced Placement (AP)

Quitman offers Advanced Placement courses, which are provided by the Texas Virtual School Network.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

In addition to the standard curriculum, the school also offers career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following fields.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

the school offered varsity and junior varsity sports teams for boys and girls, with an additional ninth grade girls volleyball team. These sports are run under the direction of Athletic Director Bryan Oakes and include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, powerlifting, softball, tennis, track and volleyball.

Football games are played at Bud Moody Stadium. Basketball and volleyball games are played at the Delbert Ballard Gymnasium.

State titles

State finalist

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Quitman High School . November 7, 2020 . . https://archive.today/20201107105115/https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/districts/quitman-school-district/quitman-high-school-1443 . 7 November 2020 . live .