Bullard High School (Fresno, California)
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| Bullard High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 5445 N. Palm Avenue Fresno California 93704 USA |
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| Information | |
| School district | Fresno Unified School District |
| Principal | Glenn Starkweather[1] |
| Vice principal | Robert Knapp[1] |
| Enrollment |
2,659[2] (2005-06) |
| Faculty | 96.7 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| CEEB Code | 050973[1] |
| Student:teacher ratio | 27.5[2] |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Athletics conference | California Interscholastic Federation |
| Accreditation(s) | WASC[3] |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Nickname | Home of the Knights[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Sky Blue, and White |
| Founded | 1955[1] |
| Homepage | bullard.fresno.k12.ca.us |
Bullard High School is a public secondary school located in Fresno, California. The school serves about 2650 students in grades 9-12 in the Fresno Unified School District.
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[edit] General information
Bullard High School was founded in 1955. The principal is Glenn Starkweather. Each grade has over 500 students in it.[1][2]
[edit] Ethnic composition
As of the 2007-2008 school year, the student population was 52% White, 30% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Asian and 3% Other. Approximately 5% of the students have been identified as English Language Learners.[1]
[edit] Athletics
Bullard High School offers a comprehensive Division I interscholastic athletics program with 22 different varsity-level sports.[1]
The Bullard athletics program has produced Major League Baseball players like Steve Ellsworth, Dave Meier, Stan Papi, Randy Asadoor and Rex Hudler.[4][5][6][7] In the 2006-2007 school year, the Bullard Football team made history when their freshman went 10-0 and won league championship.[citation needed] They were the only freshman team in California to go undefeated.[citation needed] Their 2008 boys' volleyball team won the valley title and was ranked seventh in the nation.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Steve Ellsworth, Boston Red Sox pitcher[citation needed]
- Dave Meier, Major League Baseball outfielder[4]
- Stan Papi, Major Leage Baseball player[5]
- Randy Asadoor, San Diego Padres infielder[6]
- Rex Hudler Major League Baseball utility player[7]
- Robert Kendrick, professional tennis player, well-known for collegiate Div. I success
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Profile. Bullard High School. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ a b c d Bullard High. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ Directory of Schools 2005-2006 (PDF). Western Association of Schools and Colleges (June 2005). Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ a b 1977 Draft -- June Regular Phase. Major League Baseball. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ a b 1969 Draft -- June Regular Phase. Major League Baseball. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ a b 1980 Draft -- June Regular Phase. Major League Baseball. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ a b 1978 Draft -- June Regular Phase. Major League Baseball. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
