Montgomery High School (Texas)

The original regional grade school, then called Area Private School, opened in 1850 on what is now the Church Of Christ In Montgomery.[2][3] After the creation of Montgomery ISD, the first high school opened in 1931 on what is now Montgomery Middle School. The school was moved to a new site in 1967 west of town on Highway 105, where the school still currently stands. A huge increase in local population caused the school to be expanded in 1998 and again in 2005. The 1967 building was razed, and the current school was built at the site. After reaching well above maximum occupancy, a new high school, Lake Creek High School, was built for the district, opening in 2018.[4]

In 2014, the school placed second in the national "lip-dub" competition "Macy’s All School Lip Dub Challenge," winning $15,000.[5] The school was cleared by police in 2016 after a bomb threat.[6] In 2017, it was discovered that the treasurer of the school's dance-team had embezzled nearly $15,000 over the past two and a half years as she deposited school checks into her personal account.[7][8]

In 2019, a hazing assault by members of the school's varsity football team occurred on several younger players, who were "violated in some way with crutches, pool cues, or sports drink bottles."[9][10] An anonymous tip was reported through the Montgomery ISD bullying tip line a day later, and an investigation was launched by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.[11][12][13] The County DA recused himself due to personal connections.[14] The students were ultimately given informal probation,[15] and the school forfeited the following football game as a result.[16] A school board member claimed that the investigation had been mishandled and that it had the appearance of a "coverup".[17] A petition calling for Superintendent Beau Rees's immediate resignation garnered nearly 1000 signatures.[18] By the end of the school year, both the principal and superintendent had left their positions.[19][20]

The school closed two days early for spring-break in 2020 over fears of the coronavirus pandemic as it spread through Montgomery County.[21]

As of the 2018–2019 school year, MHS had 1775 students enrolled.[1]

• 78.3% were White
• 13.5% were Hispanic
• 3.8% were African American
• 1.5% were Asian
• 0.5% were American Indian
• 0.2% were Pacific Islander
• 2.3% were part of Two or More races

21.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

For each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates school performance using an A–F grading system based on statistical data. For 2018–2019, the school received a score of 91 out of 100, resulting in an A grade. The school received a score of 88 the previous year.[22]

The following elementary schools (K-5) feed into Montgomery High School:[23][24]

• Lincoln
• Madeley Ranch
• Montgomery Elementary
• Stewart Creek (partial)

Montgomery Junior High (6-8) is the sole junior high feeder into Montgomery High School.[25]

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