Tucker High School

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Tucker High School
Established 1918
Type Public secondary
Principal James P. Jackson
Students 1,335
Grades 9–12
Location Tucker, Georgia USA
Campus Suburban
Colors Maroon and gold
Mascot Tigers
Website www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tucker/
Front of Tucker High School

Tucker High School is the only public high school in Tucker, Georgia. It was started in 1918 as a three-room schoolhouse.

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[edit] Diversity

Tucker High School is known for its diversity, with more than 35 ethnic groups represented. Not only is Tucker High diverse in race, but also in social classes.

[edit] Awards and Recognitions

Tucker High School has received many awards for its students and its teachers including:

DeKalb County and Region IV Star Student and Teacher

DeKalb Teacher of the Year

DeKalb Counselor of the Year

Georgia Gymnastics Coach of the Year

International Media Festival Winner

AAA State Basketball Champions

AAA Track Champions Tucker also boasts that four of Georgia's Superintendents of Education were at one time part of the Tucker faculty.

[edit] Students

Tucker seniors are usually offered between $5 and $10 million dollars in scholarships.

Over 95% of seniors attend postgraduate schools 1

[edit] Sources

1. Tucker High School