Splendora High School Explained

Splendora High School
Motto:Cultivating Exceptional People
Address:23747 FM 2090
City:Splendora
State:Texas
Zipcode:77372
Country:United States
Coordinates:30.2477°N -95.1977°W
Schooltype:Public high school
District:Splendora Independent School District
Grades:9 to 12
Ceeb:446680
Us Nces School Id:484107004669
Principal:Dianna Archer
Campus Type:Rural
Enrollment:1,344
Enrollment As Of:2022—2023
Faculty:92.08
Ratio:13.10
Mascot:Wildcat
Colors: Red
White
Gray
Conference:UIL Class 4A
Homepage:Splendora High School

Splendora High School is a public high school in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It is the only high school within the Splendora Independent School District. The school's attendance zone includes the cities of Splendora and Patton Village.[1] For the 2018–2019 academic year, the school received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency.

It is the sole comprehensive high school in its district, which includes Splendora, Patton Village, and sections of Cleveland and Deerwood.[2]

Demographics

In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 1,206 students enrolled at Splendora High School, including 374 students in 9th grade, 300 in 10th grade, 266 in 11th grade, and 266 in 12th grade. The ethnic distribution of students was as follows:

56.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. The school received Title I funding.

Academics

For each academic year, the Texas Education Agency rates school performance using an A–F grading system based on statistical data. For the 2018–2019 academic year, the school received a score of 78 out of 100 resulting in a C grade. The school received a similar score of 81 the previous year.[3]

Splendora High School students may enroll in the Splendora Early College High School program, in which students attend college courses at Lone Star College–Kingwood in addition to their coursework at Splendora High School. Students who complete the program will earn an associate degree. College credit may also be applied for up to two years of a bachelor's degree.[4]

Athletics

In 2016–2017, Splendora High School was moved to class 5A after competing in class 4A for two years and class 3A in previous years. The rapid rise in classification convinced the district to invest $4.5 million in facility upgrades to accommodate larger schools and game attendance.[5] The school moved back to class 4A for 2018–2019.[6]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School District Locator . . 16 July 2018.
  2. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Montgomery County, TX. U.S. Census Bureau. 6-7, 11 (PDF p. 7-8, 12/12). 2023-10-29.
  3. https://txschools.gov/schools/170907001/overview Overview: SPLENDORA H S.
  4. Web site: Buckner . Stephanie . Early college experience opens doors for Splendora ISD students . . 16 July 2018 . 27 May 2014.
  5. Web site: Roepken . Corey . Realignment bump to 5A means facility upgrades for Splendora . . 16 July 2018 . 1 February 2016.
  6. Web site: Maskulinksi . Justin . BASEBALL: Splendora has ace to replace as it returns to Class 4A . The Courier of Montgomery County . 13 April 2020 . 18 February 2019.
  7. Web site: Hveem . Todd . Robison first Splendora athlete drafted by NFL . Houston Chronicle . 20 October 2020 . 30 April 2007.