Palestine High School (Texas)

Palestine High School is a public high school located in Palestine, Texas (United States) and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Palestine Independent School District located in central Anderson County. The old Palestine High School built in 1915 is now The Museum for East Texas Culture.[2] In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]

Palestine High School
Location
1600 South Loop 256

,
75801-5898

United States
Coordinates31.73974°N 95.60594°W / 31.73974; -95.60594
Information
School typeCo-Educational, Public, Secondary high school
School districtPalestine Independent School District
PrincipalWilliam Stewart
Grades9-12
Enrollment965[1] (2017)
Color(s)          Maroon & White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAAA (4A)
MascotWildcats
WebsitePalestine High School

Athletics

The Palestine Wildcats compete in the following sports [4]

State Titles

Palestine (UIL)

  • Football - [5]
    • 1964 (3A)
  • Boys Golf - [6]
    • 2005 (3A), 2006 (3A)
  • Boys 4A Soccer 2016 state champ

- [7]


Palestine Green Bay (PVIL) [8]

  • Boys Basketball - [9]
    • 1954 (PVIL-A), 1955 (PVIL-A)

Notable alumni

  • James Saxton, Heisman Trophy finalist, College Hall of Fame Member
  • Bill Bradley, NFL Defensive Back - Philadelphia Eagles
  • Adrian Peterson, NFL Running Back - Heisman Trophy finalist, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins
  • Todd Staples, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

References


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