John Tyler High School

John Tyler High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Tyler, Texas. It is part of the Tyler Independent School District and serves 9th through 12th grade. The school is named after John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States.

John Tyler High School
John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas
Address
1120 N NW Loop 323

Tyler
,
Texas 75702

United States
Coordinates32.36438°N 95.34539°W / 32.36438; -95.34539
Information
TypePublic School
MottoProud is our Pride.
School districtTyler Independent School District
PrincipalChanel Howard-Veazy
Teaching staff125.09 (FTE)[1]
Grades9th – 12th
Enrollment2,097 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.76[1]
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)          Blue and White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class 5A
MascotLion
YearbookAlcalde
WebsiteJohn Tyler High School Website

About

John Tyler High School, a part of Tyler Independent School District, is located in the northwest section of Tyler, Texas. As of the 2010-2011 academic year, the school boasted an enrollment of approximately 2,047 students. John Tyler offers academic avenues through the AP program, UIL competitions, and the College and Career Center. John Tyler also carries a long history of athletic excellence in sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

John Tyler High School shares a long-standing crosstown rivalry in sports with Robert E. Lee High School, located in south Tyler. Both compete in the University Interscholastic League's District 11-6A across a wide array of athletic endeavors. Class 6A is the state's largest classification.

Demographics

As of the 2006–2007 school year, the student population consisted of:[2]

  • 56% Hispanic
  • 41% African American
  • 3% White (Non-Hispanic)
  • 0% Asian/Pacific Islander
  • 0% American Indian

Athletics

John Tyler High is known for its elite football program. The J.T. Lions have won two state championships: 1973 under coach Corky Nelson, and in 1994 under coach Allen Wilson. In addition, Tyler High School's state championship in 1930 under coach George Foltz is credited to John Tyler, as Tyler High was ultimately renamed John Tyler High School.

The 1994 championship season featured the noteworthy 1994 John Tyler vs. Plano East high school football game, which ultimately won ESPN's 1995 Showstopper of the Year ESPY Award. In the regional final against Plano East (played at Texas Stadium), John Tyler had a 41–17 lead with 2:42 remaining. Plano East scored a touchdown, then recovered three consecutive onside kicks and scored touchdowns on each of them to take a 44–41 lead with 24 seconds remaining. However, on the ensuing kickoff, John Tyler returner Roderick Dunn ran for a touchdown to win the game 48–44.[3]

Notable alumni

Notable events
  • On September 23, 2009, a 16-year-old student stabbed 52-year-old music therapist Todd Henry.[4][5]
  • On February 14, 1981, fire destroyed nearly 90 percent of John Tyler High School's campus.[6]

References
  1. "JOHN TYLER H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  2. "John Tyler High School Profile (2018-19) | Tyler, TX". Public School Review. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  3. David Thomas (November 28, 2004). "Play it again". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Archived from the original on December 12, 2004. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
  4. John Tyler Teacher is Fatally Stabbed | KETKnbc.com | The News Station
  5. Teacher dies in stabbing at John Tyler HS. | kltv.com | The News Station
  6. E-yearbook
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