Mitchell High School (South Dakota)
| Mitchell High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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920 North Capital Street Mitchell, South Dakota 57301 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°43′07″N 98°00′59″W / 43.7186°N 98.0165°WCoordinates: 43°43′07″N 98°00′59″W / 43.7186°N 98.0165°W |
| Information | |
| School district | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
| Principal | Mr. Childs |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 763 (2017) |
| Color(s) | Yellow and black |
| Mascot | The Kernel |
| Website | Mitchell High School |
Mitchell High School is located in Mitchell, South Dakota in the United States. As of 2017, the school had a population of about 763 students in grades 9–12.[1] The socioeconomic status of the students is generally white and middle income. Some 10 percent of the students belong to minority groups and 20 percent have been categorized as economically disadvantaged.[1] The faculty includes around 50 full-time teachers.[1]
The school athletic teams are the Mitchell Kernels, so named in reference to the famed Mitchell Corn Palace.
School activities include football, volleyball, golf, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, competitive debating, marching band, jazz choir, National Honor Society, tennis, track and field, and cheerleading.
Notable alumni
- George McGovern, graduated 1940, U.S. Senator and 1972 Democratic Party presidential nominee[2]
- Mike Miller, graduated 1998, professional basketball player[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Mitchell High School in Mitchell, South Dakota", U.S. News and World Report, accessed October 15, 2017.
- ↑ Charles Moritz (ed.), Current Biography Yearbook 1967, H. W. Wilson Company, 1968, p. 265.
- ↑ Matt Zimmer, "Sports Heroes: Mike Miller", Argus Leader, September 28, 2016.
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