| Number of Schools Managed |
23 |
7 |
| Number of Students Managed |
25,817 students |
3,960 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$245,186,000 |
$37,604,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$279,038,000 |
$39,520,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$9,497 |
$9,496 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$10,808 |
$9,980 |
| District Graduation Rates |
n/a |
n/a |
|
- Oak Grove High School is a secondary school located in San Jose, California which serves students in grades 9-12. Average student enrollment is 2600 students, compared to the state average of 900 students. The school is part of the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD). As of 2009, the principal is Carol Blackerby.
- Oak Grove High School has a history of well-performing sporting achievements, particularly in football (C.C.S. Champion years: '78,'86,'97,'99, '04, and '07), basketball, track, soccer, and many other sports competitions. The school's mascot is the eagle.
- I.D. Badges
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In recent years, Oak Grove High School has introduced student I.D. badges; these badges are supposed to be a more convenient alternative to school uniforms.
- Graduation requirements
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Students must have 220 credits; including:
- English- 40 credits (4 Years)
- Social Studies- 30 credits (3 Years)
- 1 year of World History
- 1 year of United States History
- 1 semester of American Government
- 1 semester of Economics
- Math- 20 credits (2 Years)
- 1 year of Algebra 1 / Course 1 or higher
- Science- 20 credits (2 Years)
- 1 year of Bio. Science
- 1 year of Physical Science
- Physical Education- 20 credits (2 Years)
- Fine Arts or Foreign Language- 10 credits (1 year)
- Electives- 80+ credits
- Elective Courses may be selected from the following areas:
- Art
- Business
- JROTC
- Consumer & Homemaking Ed.
- English, Foreign Language
- Industrial Ed.
- Math
- Music
- Physical Ed.
- Reading
- Science
- Social Science
- Vocational Ed. (CCOC)
- Unit Requirement:
The unit requirement for graduation is 220. To complete the unit requirement, students may select the elective courses listed above. The California High School Exit Exam (or CAHSEE) is also a requirement for graduation.- Proficiency Requirement:
Students must pass mathematics, reading, and writing proficiency examinations. Students in designated special programs shall meet proficiency requirements contained in their individual education programs.- Advanced Placement
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As of the 2008/2009 school year, the following Advanced Placement are offered at Oak Grove High School.
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Spanish
- AP United States History
- AP United States Government and Politics
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Studio Art
- AP Art History
- Clubs
- Academy of Finance
- Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
- Anime Club
- Art Club'
- Art History Appreciation
- B-Boys
- Biking Club
- Black Student Union
- Bullying Club
- Calculus Club
- The Cauldron
- Chess Club
- Christian Club
- Club Everytown
- California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
- Drama Club
- Eaglebots
- Environmental Action Club (EAC)
- Filipino Student Union
- French Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance
- Interact Club
- Junior Statesmen of American (JSA)
- Key Club
- Knitting Club
- Muslim Student Association
- National Honors Society (NHS)
- Red Cross Club
- Rock Climbing Club
- Vietnamese Student Union (VSU)
- Athletics
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Oak Grove High School's official mascot are the Eagles.
- The Varsity Football Team won 6 CCS Open School Title. Assistant Coach Mike Holmgren (now Seattle Seahawk's coach),assisted the Eagles in their 79' CCS Title. Only nine freshmen ever made the varsity football team since 1967, not counting playoffs, and a total of 28 sophomores made the varsity.
- In 2007, Cal-Hi Sports named Varsity Football Head Coach Ed Buller was named as California's High School Football Coach of the Year award after leading the eagles to a victory in the 2007 Open Division Central Coast Section for varsity football.
- Theatre
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Every year, monologues and one-act plays are performed by the Advanced Drama classes. There, students are allowed to come watch the shows during class periods. Along with Drama, Musical Theatre also hosts the annual Broadway Review in December and the Senior Show, directed by seniors, in May. In addition, the drama department puts on a fall play and spring musical. Recent productions include Grease, The Miracle Worker, Cabaret, and Alice in Wonderland.
- Spirit Week
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Spirit Week is annually held during the week of the Homecoming Dance. During Spirit Week, class competitions and spirit days are held. The freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior class all wear their class colors. On the Friday of the Homecoming Rally, a skit called Spirit Patrol is performed by graduating seniors. Spirit Patrol is a senior directed skit and it is where the seniors cross dress with their partners and perform a dance during the rally. Spirit Patrol has been part of the homecoming tradition since 1992.
- Fantastics
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Fantastics is an annual night rally held by the ASB Officers and Leadership members. Fantastics will consist of a class skit, class pyramid, and various class competitions. 2009 will be the first time that Oak Grove holds Fantastics, an event that almost every district of the East Side Union High School District hosts. The theme of 2009 is "Super Heroes". The freshmen's super hero theme is Power Rangers, the sophomore's Super Mario Brothers, the junior's Justice League, and the senior's theme Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- Notable events
- 1984 - Bowlshaped quad area flooded and filled with goldfish, now called the "Fish Bowl".
- 1992 - Rappers Ice Cube and LL Cool J perform.
- 1995 - WCW Superstar Sting, paid a visit at the rally.
- 1996 - All gym lockers Super Glued, resulting in the replacement of all lockers.
- 1997 - Football Stars Jerry Rice and Steve Young visit to honored the CCS Champs their Awards.
- 2002 - Gray Davis, former governor of California hosts the talent show.
- 2005 - I.D. Badges are introduced to the school for identification and security reasons.
- 2008 - The 40th Anniversary OG Yearbook is released
- 2009 - First Annual Fantastics
- Notable alumni
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Notable alumni of Oak Grove High School include:
- Mike Brown, Major League Baseball player
- Dave Stieb, MLB player
- Scott Deremer, Professional Baseball Player (University Arkansas Little Rock)
- Brent Deremer, Professional Baseball Player (Cal St. Fullerton, Lewis Clark)
- Connor O'Brien, famed philosopher on the migratory patterns of ducks
- C. McNair Wilson, (aka Craig Wilson), Walt Disney Imagineering, theme park designer, author
- Andre Carter, NFL player
- Mark Grieb, AFL player
- Gibril Wilson, NFL player
- Marty Mornhinweg, NFL coach
- Mike Holmgren (teacher), NFL coach
- Jordan Slaton, celebrated poet of the "Incoherent" genre
- James Hodgins, NFL player
- Michael Whelan, artist/illustrator
- Marcus Reese, NFL player (former)
- Tim Ryan, NFL player (former)& NFL Color Analyst
- See also
- Santa Clara County high schools
- California Color Guard Circuit
- National Academy Foundation
- Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
- External links
- Oak Grove High School website
- Oak Grove High School profile provided by schooltree.org
- East Side Union High School District website
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