Red Oak High School (Texas)

Red Oak High School
Address
220 State Highway 342
Red Oak, Texas 75154
United States
Coordinates 32°30′35″N 96°48′00″W / 32.50978°N 96.79995°W / 32.50978; -96.79995Coordinates: 32°30′35″N 96°48′00″W / 32.50978°N 96.79995°W / 32.50978; -96.79995
Information
School type Public high school
Motto "Realizing Our Individual Student Dreams"
School district Red Oak Independent School District
Principal Dr. Miller Beaird
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1875[1] (2010)
Color(s)           Maroon & White
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAA
Mascot Hawks/Lady Hawks
Website Red Oak High School website

Red Oak High School is a 5A high school located in Red Oak, Texas, United States. It is part of the Red Oak Independent School District located in far north central Ellis County. In 2012, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

The Red Oak ISD has recently built a new facility for the school, located west and across the street from the current school. The new school also connects to nearby Texas State Highway 342, the main north-south highway through Red Oak.

Athletics

The Red Oak Hawks compete in the following sports -

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Swimming, Baseball & Softball.

State Titles

  • Boys Soccer - [3]
    • 2003(4A)
  • Volleyball - [4]
    • 1992(4A), 1995(4A), 2002(4A)
  • One Act Play - [5]
    • 1986(3A)

School dress code

The District’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and teach respect for authority.

Notable alumni

  • Louise Ritter - 1988 Olympic gold medalist, high jump
  • Michelle Carter - National high school record holder in shot put, 2016 Olympic gold medalist
  • Sarah Jaffe - Singer-songwriter signed to Kirtland Records
  • Scott Walker - Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

References

  1. ↑ Texas Tribune
  2. ↑ "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2012-06-28.
  3. ↑ UIL Centennial webpage Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ↑ UIL Centennial webpage Archived 2015-12-21 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ UIL Centennial Webpage Archived 2015-06-01 at the Wayback Machine.
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