Toppenish High School
| Toppenish High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Toppenish, Washington United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | High School |
| School district | Toppenish School District |
| Principal | Shawn Myers |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 905[1] (May 2017) |
| Color(s) | Cardinal, Grey |
| Mascot | The Wildcats |
| Website | http://www.toppenish.wednet.edu/HS/ |
Toppenish High School(Top-Hi) is a public high school in Toppenish, Washington. It is a part of the Toppenish School District in Yakima County.
Demographics
In October 2016, the student population was identified as 85.7% Hispanic, 11.2% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 2.7% White. 87.7% qualified for free or reduced-priced meals.[2]
Awards
the school earned a silver medal in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of American high schools in 2008.[3] Additional awards followed, making the high school the most decorated in Washington State during a five-year period.
- 2010 Recipient of a Washington Achievement Award (Language Arts)
- Engineering Program nationally certified (2011)
- 2011 Recipient of Washington Achievement Awards in four areas (Excellence, Language Arts, Extended Graduation Rate, and Improvement)
- 2012 Washington State STEM Lighthouse School
- 2012 KCTS 9 Stanley O. McNaughton Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education
- 2013 Recipient of a Washington Achievement Award (High Progress)
- 2013 KCTS 9 (Seattle) Golden Apple “Pathways to Excellence” School
Sports
Toppenish High School plays in the Central Washington Athletic Conference as a size 2A school. Sports offered include football, golf, volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, track, swim, and tennis.
References
- ↑ OSPI district report card 2016-2017. Retrieved 2018-1-18
- ↑ OSPI district report card 2016-2017. Retrieved 2018-1-18
- ↑ "Toppenish High School rated one of nation's best". Yakima Herald. 8 December 2008.
External links
Coordinates: 46°22′53″N 120°20′03″W / 46.38139°N 120.33417°W