Crosby High School (Texas)
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Crosby High School | |
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14703 FM 2100 Crosby, Texas 77532 USA |
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School district | Crosby Independent School District |
Principal | Dr. Marley Morris |
Enrollment |
1399[1] (2005-06) |
Faculty | 94.2 (on FTE basis)[1] |
Student:teacher ratio | 14.9[1] |
Type | Public high school |
Mascot | Cougar |
Color(s) | Red and White |
Newspaper | The Cougarpolitan |
Homepage | www.crosbyisd.org |
Crosby High School is a public high school located in Crosby, Texas, U.S.. The school serves about 1400 student in grades 9 to 12.
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[edit] General information
Crosby High School is located off FM 2100 in Crosby, Texas, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. It serves the Crosby Independent School District The building was renovated in 2005, including the addition of two new wings and a second story. Current administration includes Dr. Marley Morris, Mrs. Victoria "Tori" Clapp, Mrs. Kristy Cox, Mr. Dayne Robbins, and Dr. Earnest "Cap" Roder. The mission of the Crosby Independent School District is to produce literate, responsible citizens capable of learning and applying academic and social skills successfully in any life setting.
[edit] Academics
Recent academic achievements include 12 straight UIL Academic District Championships in Cross Examination Debate, an appearance with two teams in the quarterfinals UIL Cross Examination 4A State in 2005 and Finishing as UIL State CX Debate Champions in 2002 and 2007 (Taking First and Third in 2007). The debate team also finished 10th at the National Forensic League National Tournament a tournament of with a qualification process involving more than one thousand teams nationwide, as well as qualifying for the Tournament of Champions for only the second time in its history.
[edit] Sports and activities
- District 19-4A - starting 2008
- District 21-4A - present
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Powerlifting
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
[edit] Notable alumni
- J. R. Towles, Houston Astros catcher[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Crosby High School. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
- ^ Brian McTaggart. "Keen to catch on behind the plate", Houston Chronicle, January 31, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
- Crosby High School 2007-2008 Student Handbook (PDF). Crosby High School. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.