Warwick High School (Newport News)
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| Established | 1926 |
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| School type | Public School |
| Principal | Varinda Robinson |
| Location | Newport News, VA |
| Enrollment | 1968 |
| Colors | Maroon, Gold |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| Rival Schools | Heritage High School Woodside High School |
| Homepage | [1] |
Warwick High School is a high school in Newport News, Virginia. Warwick is the oldest of five high schools in the city and has been home to the Newport News Centre for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program since 1996. The school's sports teams are known as the Raiders, previously the Farmers. Newsweek magazine ranked Warwick 86th overall in the nation in terms of high schools and exam testing in 2006, a drop from their 62nd ranking in the 2005 listings.
[edit] School History
The school originally opened in 1926 as Morrison High School, and became Warwick High School in 1948. The facilities expanded to their present size in 1968.
The 1971 court-ordered busing dramatically changed the nature of Warwick's population and community.
[edit] Notable alumni
- William Styron - Pulitzer Prize winning Author
- Henry Jordan - National Football League player
- Michael Vick - National Football League player
- Marcus Vick - National Football League player
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