Alief Taylor High School
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Alief Taylor High School is a public high school
, located in Alief Independent School District
in unincorporated Harris County
, Texas
. Opened in 2001, Alief Taylor is the newest high school in Alief ISD. The school is named after Edward "Doc" Taylor, who taught AP American History at Alief Hastings High School
.
According to the Texas Education Agency
, Taylor covers grades 9-12 and has 500 or more students in each grade level. When it opened in the fall of 2001, it had only freshmen and sophomores. During the 2002-2003 school year the 11th and 12 grades were added. Alief Taylor is one of two schools in Alief ISD that does not include a Ninth Grade Center, a separate building for ninth grade students. The other is Kerr High School
. Alief Taylor was originally referred to as "High School No. 4."
In 2011 Taylor was rated "Academically Acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
or Elsik
, Alief Taylor promotes all grade levels on the campus, which include grades 9-12. Taylor and Kerr are the only two High Schools in the Alief District promoting the entire school body on one main campus, while Elsik and Hastings have their Freshmen centers for 9th Graders, and the Main Campuses for 10-12th Graders.
Since its opening in 2001, Alief Taylor now holds almost 2,800 students, and just over 200 teachers and administrators. However, even with such a large mass of students, Taylor is much smaller than both Elsik or Hastings, each having more than 5,000 students.
Each class at Taylor has about 700 students [2009]
Taylor's student body is 43.8% Hispanic, 41.9% Black, 11% Asian and 3.2% White in the 2009-2010 school year.
The varsity team began 2004 with coach Gerber at the helm. In the 2004-05 Season, the team had a 5-4 record during which they came from behind to upset the Katy Tigers 23-21. The 2005-06 season was less successful. They won 3 games and lost 5 with room for improvement. They bounced back in the 2006-07 season with a 6-5 record and for the first time went to the playoffs where they lost to Cy-Falls in the first round. The 2007-08 Season was the least successful with the team winning 3 games from 10. Over that summer
coach Gerber resigned and Coach Trevor White stepped in.
The Emerging Powerhouse Era
The 2008-09 season was a sign of progress with 6 wins and 5 defeats and a victory against Alief Elsik
that bought the lions back into the playoffs against Cinco Ranch in which they lost 14-50 . The 2009-10 season saw the team win 6 games from 10 and once again they qualified for playoffs. Not wanting to exit in the first round, they beat rival Katy Taylor 17-10 and continued into the second round against Aldine in which Ismael Becerra provided the winning field goal to win 38-35 and in the third round, they lost to Brazoswood 19-45 thus ending the season
with a Cinderella run, finishing the season with 9 wins and 4 defeats.
Over the summer Coach White resigned and took the Head coaching position at George Ranch High School
. Coach J.D Jordan took the wheel. They finished that season with 10 wins and 2 defeats and with only losing one game against Katy High School
, they once again headed into the playoffs beating Cy-Ridge in a nerve wracking 37-36 victory, confident, they headed into round two against past district rival Houston Spring Branch, however they lost 28-35.The 2011-12 Season was a roller coaster ride , They began With an unexpected loss to Pasadena Dobie and then a shutout from rival school, Katy High School
, but team bounced back with a six game win steak beating rivals , Alief Elsik
nine years in a row and Alief Hastings
four years in a row,along with Fort Bend Dulles , Conroe, Eisenhower , and MacArthur's football teams respectively , but then they suffered defeats from Aldine Nimitz and Aldine ,losing the District Championship but they still Qualified for The Texas 5A Division II State Champions , With Pressure on the line they went up against Langham Creek High School, It was an Intense Game with an offensive Shootout going Back and fourth eventually culminating with a 48-47 win over Langham Creek .
The Alief Taylor Roaring Lion Band
The Alief Taylor Roaring Lion Band is one of the most visible and award winning organizations on campus.
Its members are divided into three bands: the wind ensemble, the symphonic band, and the cadet band. Each year they perform half time performances of music from the 1960s to today. They are under the direction of Aaron Ellison and Charles Richter.In 2004 The Roaring lion band appeared in the film Friday Night Lights in which they assume the role as the Dallas carter band when they traveled with the team to 1989 Texas 5A football State semi-finals at the Houston Astrodome, most Recently on November 11, 2011 They Were Featured on KPRC local 2 Friday Football Frenzy with members of the dance team and the Redvolution.
The Alief Taylor Drumline
Charles Richter also directs The Alief Taylor Drumline, who take part in numerous competitions around the state of Texas. They are the Gold Medalist Recipients of the 2006-07 PSAA TCGC Championship, a state level competition. The win at state has bumped them up to the PSA category which they will begin in the 2007-08 season.
The Alief Taylor Colorguard and Winterguard
Under the direction of Jamye Robinson, The Alief Taylor Colorguard utilizes dance and equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabres to perform during half-time shows at football games and competitions with The Roaring Lion Band. Alief Taylor has one of the most preeminent colorguards in the district despite its small team of only nine for the 2010 Marching Season, winning 1st Place Best Colorguard of Group IV A at USSBA Central Texas Regional on October 9, 2010 in Kyle, TX. After football/Marching season, Colorguard becomes Winterguard
and performs at several indoor competitions against many other high schools in Texas.
The Alief Taylor Redvolution
Sponsored by Dr. Alicia Kerr, The Redvolution and The Red Rowdies was started in Fall 2010. They currently attend all home and away football games, and they were recently featured on KPRC local 2 Friday Football Frenzy along with along with also having been voted
Campus With Most Spirit by KHOU.com for having the most school spirit. They Have Numerous tradition such as making spirit posters for every football Game ,running down the field with flags that spell out the school initials "ATHS" , and also They are known to "Red Out" every Friday before a football game, even having their faces completely painted.
Alief Taylor Orchestra This organization, under the direction of Dr. Wayne English, consists of string players (violins, violas, cellos, and basses). There are two main groups. The Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra. Recently, a beginning orchestra ensemble was formed. Students in orchestra play anything from classical to contemporary arrangements. The orchestra performs two concerts each year. One in the winter, and one in the spring. In addition to the concerts, the orchestra performs at various school activities as well as activities within the community. They also participate in UIL Solo and Ensemble and UIL Performance and Sightreading contests. Anyone with experience with string instruments or the piano are welcome to join, either the Philharmonic or Symphony orchestras. Students with no experience can sign up for beginning orchestra. Either way, the orchestra embraces students who are interested in music.
Speech and Debate (Forensics)
Alief Taylor works with the National Forensic League
and has a well-known debate team.
Every year, Alief Taylor continues to grow in both competition appearances and standards. Though it is one of the earliest established schools in Houston, Taylor has been recognized by the Texas Forensic Association
as holding the most talented students of any Houston high school
, and one of the best in Texas
. Even as the most recently developed school, Alief Taylor easily rivals more experienced schools such as Hastings
and Elsik
. Coaches were Allen Stewart and Terrick Brown [2008-09]. Notable alumni from the program are Anthony Miller, Nicole Cooper, Hareem Hassan, Hussain Malbari, and Jennifer Roberts
Crimson Cadettes
The Crimson Cadettes are a precision dance team at Alief Taylor that performs at football games, basketball games, and pep rallies. The Cadettes compete at the regional and national levels. The team has a very diverse background, and is one of the earliest establishments on the campus. The Cadettes are directed by Mrs. Mary Meadows.
Math Club or Mu Alpha Theta
This organization, under the direction of Amy Brown, helps the promotion of mathematics enjoyment among students on campus. All students of Alief Taylor HS are welcome to participate in many math club activities, invitational tournaments and national-level math competitions.
Alief Taylor Mademoiselles is a sisterhood that promotes refined womanhood and self development and preparation for life. These young ladies are remarkable leaders on and off the campus. They participate in a number of community service events in the Greater Houston area. You will be able to spot out a Mademoiselle with or without her red rose. Mademoiselles have a touch of class and a loving sisterhood.
Gents Club
The Gents Club, which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to both Taylor High School and the organization, is designed for men who wish to excel in school. This was a very recent organization included as an extra curriculum on the campus. The Gents Club is designed only for those young male students who exceed ordinary expectations of both themselves and of life. It has become a widely popular organization, due to the success of both the male students and their adult supervisor.
: the lottery can result in either Elsik
, Hastings
, or Taylor. If a student was selected by lottery to attend a high school different from the high school of a relative currently attending or graduated from, the student may opt to transfer to that respective school. Students may also complete an application for the district's magnet high school, Kerr
, or the recently established high, Alief Early College High School.
Neighborhoods served by AISD include Alief
, most of Westchase
, Bellaire West, most of the New Chinatown, most of Leawood, Mission Leona, and Mission Bend.
29.695°N 95.633°W
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, located in Alief Independent School District
Alief Independent School District
Alief Independent School District is a school district that is based in southwest Houston, Texas, United States.Alief ISD, which covers of land, covers a small portion of southwest Houston and parts of unincorporated Harris County...
in unincorporated Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. Opened in 2001, Alief Taylor is the newest high school in Alief ISD. The school is named after Edward "Doc" Taylor, who taught AP American History at Alief Hastings High School
Alief Hastings High School
Alief Hastings High School is a secondary school in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally named Alief Junior-Senior High School, the school's present location opened in 1972....
.
According to the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
, Taylor covers grades 9-12 and has 500 or more students in each grade level. When it opened in the fall of 2001, it had only freshmen and sophomores. During the 2002-2003 school year the 11th and 12 grades were added. Alief Taylor is one of two schools in Alief ISD that does not include a Ninth Grade Center, a separate building for ninth grade students. The other is Kerr High School
Alief Kerr High School
Alief Kerr High School is a secondary school located in the Alief community, near the city of Houston in an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, in the United States. The school is a part of the Alief Independent School District and serves grades 9 through 12...
. Alief Taylor was originally referred to as "High School No. 4."
In 2011 Taylor was rated "Academically Acceptable
Academically Acceptable
- Academically Acceptable :An academically acceptable rating is the one many U.S state educators use for grading schools with the most basic teaching. This rating is often common in poor areas in the U.S, such as Chicago or Newark, New Jersey....
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Campus Students
Unlike HastingsAlief Hastings High School
Alief Hastings High School is a secondary school in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally named Alief Junior-Senior High School, the school's present location opened in 1972....
or Elsik
Alief Elsik High School
Alief Elsik High School is a secondary school located in the Alief region of Houston, Texas.Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus , and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center , which serves ninth graders...
, Alief Taylor promotes all grade levels on the campus, which include grades 9-12. Taylor and Kerr are the only two High Schools in the Alief District promoting the entire school body on one main campus, while Elsik and Hastings have their Freshmen centers for 9th Graders, and the Main Campuses for 10-12th Graders.
Since its opening in 2001, Alief Taylor now holds almost 2,800 students, and just over 200 teachers and administrators. However, even with such a large mass of students, Taylor is much smaller than both Elsik or Hastings, each having more than 5,000 students.
Each class at Taylor has about 700 students [2009]
Taylor's student body is 43.8% Hispanic, 41.9% Black, 11% Asian and 3.2% White in the 2009-2010 school year.
Athletics
Alief Taylor has a rich sport history despite being somewhat young in tenure; it has had one state championship, six regional titles, eight districts titles in football, track, cross country, tennis, swimming, and diving.Football
The Early YearsThe varsity team began 2004 with coach Gerber at the helm. In the 2004-05 Season, the team had a 5-4 record during which they came from behind to upset the Katy Tigers 23-21. The 2005-06 season was less successful. They won 3 games and lost 5 with room for improvement. They bounced back in the 2006-07 season with a 6-5 record and for the first time went to the playoffs where they lost to Cy-Falls in the first round. The 2007-08 Season was the least successful with the team winning 3 games from 10. Over that summer
coach Gerber resigned and Coach Trevor White stepped in.
The Emerging Powerhouse Era
The 2008-09 season was a sign of progress with 6 wins and 5 defeats and a victory against Alief Elsik
Alief Elsik High School
Alief Elsik High School is a secondary school located in the Alief region of Houston, Texas.Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus , and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center , which serves ninth graders...
that bought the lions back into the playoffs against Cinco Ranch in which they lost 14-50 . The 2009-10 season saw the team win 6 games from 10 and once again they qualified for playoffs. Not wanting to exit in the first round, they beat rival Katy Taylor 17-10 and continued into the second round against Aldine in which Ismael Becerra provided the winning field goal to win 38-35 and in the third round, they lost to Brazoswood 19-45 thus ending the season
with a Cinderella run, finishing the season with 9 wins and 4 defeats.
Over the summer Coach White resigned and took the Head coaching position at George Ranch High School
George Ranch High School
George Ranch High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, south of Richmond.The school is part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. The school was established in fall 2010 with the intent of relieving the student populations...
. Coach J.D Jordan took the wheel. They finished that season with 10 wins and 2 defeats and with only losing one game against Katy High School
Katy High School
Katy High School is a high school located in Katy, Texas, United States and serves grades 9 through 12. It is a part of the Katy Independent School District...
, they once again headed into the playoffs beating Cy-Ridge in a nerve wracking 37-36 victory, confident, they headed into round two against past district rival Houston Spring Branch, however they lost 28-35.The 2011-12 Season was a roller coaster ride , They began With an unexpected loss to Pasadena Dobie and then a shutout from rival school, Katy High School
Katy High School
Katy High School is a high school located in Katy, Texas, United States and serves grades 9 through 12. It is a part of the Katy Independent School District...
, but team bounced back with a six game win steak beating rivals , Alief Elsik
Alief Elsik High School
Alief Elsik High School is a secondary school located in the Alief region of Houston, Texas.Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus , and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center , which serves ninth graders...
nine years in a row and Alief Hastings
Alief Hastings High School
Alief Hastings High School is a secondary school in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally named Alief Junior-Senior High School, the school's present location opened in 1972....
four years in a row,along with Fort Bend Dulles , Conroe, Eisenhower , and MacArthur's football teams respectively , but then they suffered defeats from Aldine Nimitz and Aldine ,losing the District Championship but they still Qualified for The Texas 5A Division II State Champions , With Pressure on the line they went up against Langham Creek High School, It was an Intense Game with an offensive Shootout going Back and fourth eventually culminating with a 48-47 win over Langham Creek .
Tennis
The Taylor tennis team is headed by Thomas Davis, who coached at Jack Albright Middle School prior to coaching at Alief Taylor. The tennis team has enjoyed mild success under his advisory. Teams are divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity, with a total of 14 people on each team; 7 male and 7 female. Since the team began, the team has played in the 5A District, however the 2010-11 school year will bring about a new district, 4A. With a variety of players, the Taylor tennis team is a diverse athletic organization.Student organizations
Alief Taylor hosts many successful organizations for its students. These organizations include:The Alief Taylor Roaring Lion Band
The Alief Taylor Roaring Lion Band is one of the most visible and award winning organizations on campus.
Its members are divided into three bands: the wind ensemble, the symphonic band, and the cadet band. Each year they perform half time performances of music from the 1960s to today. They are under the direction of Aaron Ellison and Charles Richter.In 2004 The Roaring lion band appeared in the film Friday Night Lights in which they assume the role as the Dallas carter band when they traveled with the team to 1989 Texas 5A football State semi-finals at the Houston Astrodome, most Recently on November 11, 2011 They Were Featured on KPRC local 2 Friday Football Frenzy with members of the dance team and the Redvolution.
The Alief Taylor Drumline
Charles Richter also directs The Alief Taylor Drumline, who take part in numerous competitions around the state of Texas. They are the Gold Medalist Recipients of the 2006-07 PSAA TCGC Championship, a state level competition. The win at state has bumped them up to the PSA category which they will begin in the 2007-08 season.
The Alief Taylor Colorguard and Winterguard
Under the direction of Jamye Robinson, The Alief Taylor Colorguard utilizes dance and equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabres to perform during half-time shows at football games and competitions with The Roaring Lion Band. Alief Taylor has one of the most preeminent colorguards in the district despite its small team of only nine for the 2010 Marching Season, winning 1st Place Best Colorguard of Group IV A at USSBA Central Texas Regional on October 9, 2010 in Kyle, TX. After football/Marching season, Colorguard becomes Winterguard
Winter guard
Winter guard is an indoor color guard activity, derived from marching band or drum & bugle corps. Unlike traditional color guard, winter guard is performed indoors, usually in a gymnasium or an indoor arena...
and performs at several indoor competitions against many other high schools in Texas.
The Alief Taylor Redvolution
Sponsored by Dr. Alicia Kerr, The Redvolution and The Red Rowdies was started in Fall 2010. They currently attend all home and away football games, and they were recently featured on KPRC local 2 Friday Football Frenzy along with along with also having been voted
Campus With Most Spirit by KHOU.com for having the most school spirit. They Have Numerous tradition such as making spirit posters for every football Game ,running down the field with flags that spell out the school initials "ATHS" , and also They are known to "Red Out" every Friday before a football game, even having their faces completely painted.
Alief Taylor Orchestra This organization, under the direction of Dr. Wayne English, consists of string players (violins, violas, cellos, and basses). There are two main groups. The Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra. Recently, a beginning orchestra ensemble was formed. Students in orchestra play anything from classical to contemporary arrangements. The orchestra performs two concerts each year. One in the winter, and one in the spring. In addition to the concerts, the orchestra performs at various school activities as well as activities within the community. They also participate in UIL Solo and Ensemble and UIL Performance and Sightreading contests. Anyone with experience with string instruments or the piano are welcome to join, either the Philharmonic or Symphony orchestras. Students with no experience can sign up for beginning orchestra. Either way, the orchestra embraces students who are interested in music.
Speech and Debate (Forensics)
Alief Taylor works with the National Forensic League
National Forensic League
The National Forensic League is a non-partisan, non-profit educational honor society established to encourage and motivate American high school students to participate in and become proficient in the forensic arts: debate, public speaking and interpretation. NFL is the America's oldest and largest...
and has a well-known debate team.
Every year, Alief Taylor continues to grow in both competition appearances and standards. Though it is one of the earliest established schools in Houston, Taylor has been recognized by the Texas Forensic Association
Texas Forensic Association
The Texas Forensic Association is an organization to provide competition in speech, debate, and drama for qualified high school Texas students....
as holding the most talented students of any Houston high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, and one of the best in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. Even as the most recently developed school, Alief Taylor easily rivals more experienced schools such as Hastings
Alief Hastings High School
Alief Hastings High School is a secondary school in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally named Alief Junior-Senior High School, the school's present location opened in 1972....
and Elsik
Alief Elsik High School
Alief Elsik High School is a secondary school located in the Alief region of Houston, Texas.Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus , and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center , which serves ninth graders...
. Coaches were Allen Stewart and Terrick Brown [2008-09]. Notable alumni from the program are Anthony Miller, Nicole Cooper, Hareem Hassan, Hussain Malbari, and Jennifer Roberts
Crimson Cadettes
The Crimson Cadettes are a precision dance team at Alief Taylor that performs at football games, basketball games, and pep rallies. The Cadettes compete at the regional and national levels. The team has a very diverse background, and is one of the earliest establishments on the campus. The Cadettes are directed by Mrs. Mary Meadows.
Math Club or Mu Alpha Theta
This organization, under the direction of Amy Brown, helps the promotion of mathematics enjoyment among students on campus. All students of Alief Taylor HS are welcome to participate in many math club activities, invitational tournaments and national-level math competitions.
Alief Taylor Mademoiselles is a sisterhood that promotes refined womanhood and self development and preparation for life. These young ladies are remarkable leaders on and off the campus. They participate in a number of community service events in the Greater Houston area. You will be able to spot out a Mademoiselle with or without her red rose. Mademoiselles have a touch of class and a loving sisterhood.
Gents Club
The Gents Club, which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to both Taylor High School and the organization, is designed for men who wish to excel in school. This was a very recent organization included as an extra curriculum on the campus. The Gents Club is designed only for those young male students who exceed ordinary expectations of both themselves and of life. It has become a widely popular organization, due to the success of both the male students and their adult supervisor.
Feeder patterns
All Alief ISD elementary, intermediate, and middle schools feed into Taylor as high school placement in Alief ISD is determined by a lotteryLottery
A lottery is a form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize.Lottery is outlawed by some governments, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery. It is common to find some degree of regulation of lottery by governments...
: the lottery can result in either Elsik
Alief Elsik High School
Alief Elsik High School is a secondary school located in the Alief region of Houston, Texas.Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus , and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center , which serves ninth graders...
, Hastings
Alief Hastings High School
Alief Hastings High School is a secondary school in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally named Alief Junior-Senior High School, the school's present location opened in 1972....
, or Taylor. If a student was selected by lottery to attend a high school different from the high school of a relative currently attending or graduated from, the student may opt to transfer to that respective school. Students may also complete an application for the district's magnet high school, Kerr
Alief Kerr High School
Alief Kerr High School is a secondary school located in the Alief community, near the city of Houston in an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, in the United States. The school is a part of the Alief Independent School District and serves grades 9 through 12...
, or the recently established high, Alief Early College High School.
Neighborhoods served by AISD include Alief
Alief, Houston, Texas
Alief is a community in Harris County, Texas, United States that is mostly within the city limits of Houston. The Alief Community Association defines the boundaries of Alief as, "Westheimer on the north, Sam Houston Tollway on the east, Fort Bend County Line on the west and Highway 59 on the...
, most of Westchase
Westchase, Houston, Texas
Westchase is a business management district, with some residential and retail elements, located in western Houston, Texas, United States. The district is bounded roughly by Westheimer Road on the north, Gessner Road on the east, Wilcrest Drive on the west, and the Westpark Tollway on the south...
, Bellaire West, most of the New Chinatown, most of Leawood, Mission Leona, and Mission Bend.
See also
- Alief Elsik High SchoolAlief Elsik High SchoolAlief Elsik High School is a secondary school located in the Alief region of Houston, Texas.Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus , and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center , which serves ninth graders...
- Alief Hastings High SchoolAlief Hastings High SchoolAlief Hastings High School is a secondary school in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally named Alief Junior-Senior High School, the school's present location opened in 1972....
- Alief Kerr High SchoolAlief Kerr High SchoolAlief Kerr High School is a secondary school located in the Alief community, near the city of Houston in an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, in the United States. The school is a part of the Alief Independent School District and serves grades 9 through 12...
External links
29.695°N 95.633°W