Nipomo High School
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| Established | 2002 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Bob Mistele |
| Faculty | 66 [1] (2005-2006) |
| Students | 1,277 [2] (2005-2006) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 525 North Thompson Road Nipomo, California, USA 93444 |
| District | Lucia Mar Unified School District |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Cardinal , Black , Silver |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Phone | +1 (805) 474-3300 |
| Website | Nipomo High School |
Nipomo High School is an American public high school located in Nipomo, California. It serves grades 9-12 as part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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[edit] History
Nipomo High School opened in August 2002 with only Freshman and Sophomores, and a population of 650 students. The 2004-2005 school year marked the first year with all four classes in attendance.
The school's first class of seniors graduated in June of 2005.
[edit] Campus
The address of Nipomo High School is 525 North Thompson Road, Nipomo, California 93444
From Southbound 101 Take the Thompson Road-Los Berros Exit. Turn left under the freeway and follow Thompson Road south to the school on the right (approximately 2.5 Miles).
From Northbound 101 Take the Tefft off ramp. Turn right onto Tefft heading east to Thompson Road. Turn left and follow Thompson Road to the school on the left.
[edit] Demographics
2005-2006
- 1,277 students; M/F (50.7/49.3)
| White | Hispanic | African American | Asian | American Indian | Filipino | Pacific Islander | No response |
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| 56.9% | 36.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
- 66 certified staff;
| White | Hispanic | Filipino | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Asian | No response |
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| 86.4% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Source: California Department of Education
[edit] Extracurricular activities
[edit] Athletics
Nipomo High School offers the following sports programs:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
[edit] Clubs
- Art Club: art education and campus art activities.
- Chess Club
- CSF
- Diversity Club
- F.F.A.
- F.H.A.-HERO: encouraging professional leadership in Home Economics & Technology courses.
- FNL (Friday Night Live) : A student run subtance-abuse prevention program. [3]
- French Club
- Interact Club: emphasizing community citizenship by humanitarian service with high ethical standards.
- Key Club [4]
- Mock Trial
- Paintball Club
- Progressive Students Forum: progressive political discussion, education, and advocacy.
- Renaissance: promoting educational achievement and citizenship through a partnership with local private business.
- Spanish Club: Explore and celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture.
- Table Tennis Association
- Titan Christian Fellowship: Bible study and outreach.
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Writing Exchange: exploring all forms of writing and literary work. Participates in the annual district Writing Contest.
[edit] See also
San Luis Obispo County high schools
[edit] External links
- Nipomo High School official website
- Nipomo High School Student Run Website
- Great Schools profile on Nipomo High School
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| High schools | Arroyo Grande | Lopez (alternative) | Nipomo |
| Middle schools | Judkins | Mesa | Paulding |
| Elementary schools | Branch | Dana | Dorothea Lange | Grover Beach | Grover Heights | Harloe | Nipomo | North Oceano | Ocean View | Oceano | Shell Beach |
