Klein High School

Klein High School is a public high school located in Klein, Texas, approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. It serves grades 9-12 in the Klein Independent School District.

History

In July 1928, five common school districts in the area were consolidated into Rural High School District Number One. The new district's high school building was located at what is now 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, between Kuykendahl Road and Stuebner Airline Road. This building is now behind the district's central office building. In 1938, Rural High School District Number One became Klein Independent School District, and its high school became Klein High School. ^[2] The high school moved to its current location in 1963.

Construction

The old main building of Klein High School was demolished in 2010. Construction is underway for a completely new facility that will replace all existing buildings.^[3] The first phase of construction has been completed as of January 2013, with all new construction complete by December 2014. The new 4 story Academic Building and the new 3 story Athletic building are a part of phase one. The second phase is beginning with the demolition of the Pavilion, Career Center, Boys Gym, and the Natatorium. Phase two will be completed with the construction of a new Music Fine Arts Building and Cafeteria that will connect the two new buildings (completed in phase one) into one larger building.^[4]

Profile

Klein was the first high school established in the Klein Independent School District. It is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.^{[citation needed]} 93% of the 2006 graduating class planned on attending college, receiving over $7 million in college scholarships.^[5]

Sports and other activities

Klein High School competes in district 13-5A. Along with rivals Klein Forest, Klein Oak and Klein Collins. Five other schools in the district are Spring, Dekaney, Westfield, Kingwood and Atascosita.

State championships

• Boys Soccer: 1997,^[6] 1999^[7] (also national champions^{[citation needed]}), 2005^[8]
• Baseball: 1998^[9]
• Tennis:

1. Team Tennis: 1992-83, 1989-90 ^[10]
2. Boys Singles: Barry Richards 1984-85,85-86.
3. Boys Doubles: Tim Lootens/Brad Rice 1984-85; Cade Lutz & Tony Starkey 1994-95 ^[11]
4. Girls Doubles: Sarah Chester/Laura Simmons 1988-89,89-90; Micah Hermsdorf/Ariel Morton 2008-09 ^[12]
5. Mixed Doubles: Jonathan Alexander/Lauren Santacroce 2006-07,07-08^[13]

• Chess Team: 2002 state champions and 9th in the nation (Brad Munoz, Chris Hobart, Blaine Webb, Andre Suarez, Coach Jim Liptrap)

Cheerleading

The Klein High School cheerleaders Nationals Team earned a National Championship at the 2006 NCA Senior and Junior High School National Championships in the Medium Varsity division,^[14] and also won a specialty award for Best Use of Jumps in the routine.^[15] The 2007 NCA National Championship was preceded by a regional title at the Texas Lone Star Classic and a state championship at the Texas State Championships for Division 5A schools.^[16] The cheerleading team has earned six National Titles at the NCA competition in the last 19 years ^[14] including Grand Champions in 2000.^[15]

Activities

Music

The Klein High School full orchestra was named the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) honor orchestra for 2007-2008. It won similar honors in 1998, 2001, and 2003.^[17]

The Klein High School Music program was honored with a Grammy Award for the 1999-2000 school year.^{[citation needed]}

The Wind Symphony was the National Wind Band winner in 2008.^{[citation needed]}

Debate

In 2010, a Klein junior varsity team finished first at the National Debate Tournament.^[18]

Klein High School consistently has over twenty students with an NFL point "distinction" or higher distinction.^[19]

Notable alumni

References

External links

• Official website
• GreatSchools - Klein High School