| Number of Schools Managed |
6 |
5 |
| Number of Students Managed |
4,531 students |
1,220 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$62,179,000 |
$11,313,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$59,180,000 |
$11,189,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$13,723 |
$9,273 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$13,061 |
$9,171 |
| District Graduation Rates |
96% |
97% |
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- Alamo Heights High School is a secondary school located in the city of Alamo Heights, Texas and is the only high school in the Alamo Heights Independent School District.
- The district includes three "island cities" including all of Alamo Heights, parts of Terrell Hills and all of Olmos Park. The district also includes a small part of north central San Antonio. The school's mascot is the mule.
- The two-story school building is divided into four halls: Main, South, Central and North. Main provides access to the attendance and principal's offices, the library, the auditorium and a few classrooms. North contains the mathematics and history departments. Central is occupied by the technology department, as well as the nurse's and counselors' offices. South contains the English and foreign languages departments. The school's main sitting area is outside between North and Central. This area is called "The Oaks" after its many oak trees. The Oaks Building is located across The Oaks from the main building. It contains two art rooms, the language laboratory, which contains computers with headsets for use with recorded language teaching materials and a multi-purpose room. The auditorium is located north of the North Wing, with the band hall north of the auditorium.
- The school has several sports facilities, the most visible of which is Harry B. Orem Stadium, used for football and soccer games. The stadium contains a track and there is also a practice field for these sports. The school's main facility for basketball and volleyball games is the Mule Dome. There is also a practice gymnasium for basketball. The school has full pool facilities for swimming, diving and water polo. The school's baseball field is located in the city's Olmos Basin.
- Recently, the school has undergone major construction, including renovation of the auditorium and the addition of a two story science building and a gym building.
- Statistics
- Employs 115 faculty members
- 75% of staff have master's degrees
- Enrollment: 1,543 students
- 94% of graduates attend college
- 82% in four-year colleges and 12% in junior/community colleges
- Administration
- Dr. Kevin Brown, district superintendent
- Dr. Linda Foster, principal
- Frank Padilla, Randy White and Terri Duncan, vice-principals
- Notable teachers
- Paul Foerster was in 1983 named the state recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching in 1983. He has also published mathematical textbooks, including Calculus: Concepts and Applications.
- Notable alumni
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Alamo Heights High School has nurtured students in many areas of interest for over 100 years to achieve success while in school and for their professional endeavors. Notable Alumni including Patrick Bailey is a Super Bowl Champion, Marisol Deluna's designs have graced many including HM Queen Elizabeth II, Dayna Devon is on the pulse of Hollywood newsmakers, Christopher Cross creates memorable music and Peter Weller becomes characters that are part of our popular culture.
- Patrick Bailey, class of 2004, is currently a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Super Bowl Champion.
- Christopher Cross, class of 1969, is a recording artist with Top 40 hits including "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme".
- Light Townsend Cummins, class of 1964, is the official State Historian of Texas.
- Marisol Deluna, class of 1985, international fashion designer sold under the label Marisol Deluna New York.
- Dayna Devon, class of 1988, is a TV host of the syndicated show- EXTRA.
- Klein Gilhousen, class of 1960, is an inventor and co-founder of Qualcomm.
- Janet Krueger, class of 1970, is an award-winning Texas artist.
- Rick Riordan, class of 1982, is a San Antonio-based novelist of the award winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults and the New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson series for children.
- Chris Sifuentes, class of 1999, is a radio personality at KISS-FM.
- Clay Tarver, class of 1984, screenwriter for Joy Ride.
- Peter Weller, class of 1965, is an actor in movies such as Robocop.
- Athletics
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The school offers football, tennis, water polo, volleyball and cross country in the fall. It offers basketball, swimming and diving and soccer in the winter and tennis, baseball, softball, water polo, track and field, and club lacrosse in the spring. Golf is year round.
- Notable athletic achievements
- Football - Class 4A Division II State semifinalist (2004), Class 4A Division I State Champions (2006)
- Men's soccer - State champions (1987), Class 4A State runner-up (2003)
- Track and Field - Regional qualifier (4 x 100 Relay) (2006)
- Cross country - Regional qualifier (2005), (2007), (2008)
- Women's soccer - Class 4A State semifinalist (2006)
- Tennis - State champions (1973, 1984,1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002)
- Water Polo - State runner-up (1996),(1986), state champs, men and women (1973). 3rd place in state for men's water polo in 1985.
- Basketball - State runner-up (1951), State Champions (1952, 1954), Class 4A State semifinalist (1988), Class 4A State runner-up (1991)
- Diving -Regional Champions (2003, 2004)
- Swimming- State record for Girls 100m backstroke(2005)
- Spurs Dance Team- Nationally Ranked (3rd Place)
- JROTC - National Champions (2007, 2009)
- Cheerleading- UCA Finals 2007 (9th), Nationally Ranked (2006, 2007, 2008)
- See also
- San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez
- External links
- Alamo Heights High School
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