Community High School (Texas)

Coordinates: 33°03′20″N 96°21′50″W / 33.0555111°N 96.363842°W / 33.0555111; -96.363842
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Community High School
Address
Map
440 North Farm-to-Market (FM) 1138

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75173-0400

Coordinates33°03′20″N 96°21′50″W / 33.0555111°N 96.363842°W / 33.0555111; -96.363842
Information
TypeCo-Educational, Public, Secondary
Established1948
School districtCommunity Independent School District
PrincipalCharles Ryan
Teaching staff45.59 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment650 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.26[1]
Color(s)     
Royal Blue, Gold & White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAAA
MascotBraves/Lady Braves
WebsiteCommunity High School

Community High School is a public high school located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Nevada, Texas (USA). It is part of the Community Independent School District which covers much of southeastern Collin County. The district was a consolidation of schools in Nevada, Josephine, Copeville, and Lavon completed in 1948. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Athletics[edit]

The school mascot is the Braves/Lady Braves. The mascot name, Lacone Jo, was selected in a 1986 student contest, and is taken from the first two letters of the towns within the district (LAvon, COpeville. NEvada, and JOsephine).[3]

Community High School participates in the following sports:[4]

Drill Team[edit]

The Dazzlin' Dames drill team performs during half time at football games and also attend competitions. At their most recent competition, they received a total of 8 awards. They are directed by Miss Ashley Loyd.

Baseball[edit]

In 2015, the Varsity baseball team under the direction of Head Coach David Allen, returned the winning pride to Community ISD. Finishing second in district play and capturing a Bi-District Title.

Speech, Theatre and Debate[edit]

Community High School also has a Speech, Theatre and Debate program. The program regularly participates in UIL tournaments. In December 2011, they hosted their 1st UIL tournament at Community. They also regularly receive multiple awards at tournaments, including sweepstakes.

Band[edit]

Community High School also has a successful band. They recently went to UIL competition and received an average rating of 1. They compete in many contests throughout the year.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "COMMUNITY H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "2015 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22.
  3. ^ "Mascot and Logo - Community Independent School District".
  4. ^ The Athletics Department

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