Tucker High School
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Tucker High School |
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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/ |
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