Boerne High School

Infobox School
name = Boerne High School
type = Public, secondary
location = 1 Greyhound Lane
Boerne, Texas 78006
country = USA


district = Boerne Independent School District
grades = 10-12
principal = Betty Butler
faculty = 90.8 (on FTE basis)cite web |url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=481071000535&ID=481071000535 |title=Bourne H S |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |accessdate=2008-03-08 |quote=Students: 1,435 (2005-2006)]
ratio = 15.8
students = 1,457 (No freshmen)
colors = Purple and White color box|#660066color box|white
mascot = Greyhounds
motto = "BHS - Building Higher Standards"
website = [http://www.boerne-isd.net www.boerne-isd.net]

Boerne High School is a public high school located in the hill country just 30 miles northwest of San Antonio in Boerne, Texas, USA. Boerne High houses around 1500 students at the high school campus in grades 10-12 and keeps 9th grade students (about 500) at their respective middle schools. Boerne is currently the lone high school in the Boerne Independent School District, but will be closed for two years for renovation while the new students will attend Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School for the 2008-2009 school year.

General information

The school serves Kendall County and the surrounding areas of IH-10 such as Fair Oaks Ranch, Cordillera, Bergheim and Sisterdale. Boerne is known for its academics and athletics.Source needed|date=March 2008

Boerne scores higher than both state and national averages on every test, including the ACT and TAKS, specifically in the 2005-2006 year, when the school was "Recognized" for its performance on the TAKS test. Students are offered many opportunities to participate in various sports and organizations and due to the friendly atmosphere at the high school, almost all of the students are involved in at least one activity. Students and faculty are often awarded for their great achievements.Source needed|date=March 2008

Mission statement

"To promote excellence in education and support student success at Boerne High School. This will be achieved by maintaining positive lines of communication with students, teachers, parents, and community members, and promoting a friendly, helpful, professional work environment utilizing cooperation, teamwork and the desire to touch the lives and hearts of our students."

Feeder schools

Curington Elementary (K-6), Fabra Elementary (K-6), Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary (K-6), Kendall Elementary (K-6), Cibolo Creek Elementary (K-6), Boerne Middle School North (7-9), Boerne Middle School South (7-9).

Athletics

The athletic department, led by A.D. and Head Basketball Coach Stan Leech, excels in nearly every sport at Boerne. The Greyhounds have won numerous District 27-4A titles in recent years, and have captured five state championships since 2003 in Boys Cross Country (2003 & 2004), Baseball (2004), Boys Soccer (2006), and Softball (2007). The 'Hounds, regardless of what sport, usually make deep runs in the playoffs, with almost every team making it to at least the Regional finals in the last five years.

Notable alumni

* Logan Kensing (2001) - RHP Texas A&M, Florida Marlins [ [http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=434137 Logan Kensing - Player File] . Florida Marlins. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.]
* Seth Johnston (2001) - SS Texas Longhorns, San Diego Padres Organization
* Brad Suttle (2005) - 3B Texas Longhorns, New York Yankees Organization
* Russell Moldenhauer(2006) - DH/OF Texas Longhorns
* Hunter Lawerence (2006) - Kicker Texas Longhorns
* Josh Lomers (2006) - Center Baylor University
* Lorin Wilson (2008) - Cross Country/Track Texas Longhorns

References

External links

* [http://www.boerne-isd.net Boerne-ISD Website]