Maize High School
| Maize High School | |
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| Address | |
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11600 West 45th Street North [1] Maize, Kansas 67101 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°46′04″N 97°28′35″W / 37.767848°N 97.476435°WCoordinates: 37°46′04″N 97°28′35″W / 37.767848°N 97.476435°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| School district | USD 266 [2] |
| CEEB code | 171885 [3] |
| Principal | Chris Botts |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,000 |
| Campus | Urban/ Suburban |
| Color(s) | |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Rival |
Maize South High School Goddard High School |
| Communities served |
Maize West Wichita Northwest Wichita |
| Website | www.usd266.com |
Maize High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Maize, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. The current principal is Dr. Chris Botts. Maize High School is one of two high schools located within the city limits of Maize, Kansas. The school colors are red and white, although black is considered an unofficial third color. The average annual enrollment is approximately 2,000 students.
The athletic programs at Maize High School are known as the Eagles and compete in the 5A division, the second largest division in the state of Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Maize has won 24 state championships in various sports.[4]
Academics
Maize High School operates on block schedule, which includes four periods and a break for lunch. Science teacher Stan Bergkamp was awarded the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and first year teacher Diane Moser was named a Herizon Award winner by the Kansas State Department of Education.[5]
As of 2009, Maize High has received fifteen Achievement of Excellence Awards in the subjects of reading, writing, science, and mathematics.[6]
Athletics
The Eagles compete in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League and are classified as a 5A school, the second largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Maize High School offers the following sports:
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State Championships
| State Championships [4] | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 7 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1963 |
| Volleyball | 2 | 1998, 1999 | |
| Winter | Bowling, Boys | 2 | 2007, 2010 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2012 | |
| Bowling, Girls | 2 | 2009, 2012 | |
| Indoor Track & Field, Boys | 1 | 1966 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 4 | 2003, 2005, 2011, 2017 |
| Softball | 2 | 1998, 2010 | |
| Total | 24 | ||
Notable alumni
- Nate Robertson, professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies.
References
- ↑ GNIS for Maize High School; USGS; July 1, 1984.
- ↑ USD 266
- ↑ High School CEEB Code Search
- 1 2 "State Records". CatchItKansas. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. 2010-02-21.
- ↑ "About the District" (English). Retrieved 2010-02-21.
- ↑ "Maize High School Achievement of Excellence Awards" (English). Retrieved 2010-02-21.