Holtville High School
Campus
The campus houses nineteen classrooms, two science labs, a yearbook staff office, four teacher lounges, an agricultural green house and shop, three computer labs, a library with stage, a home economics center with three full kitchens, a band building, and a cafeteria. The athletic facilities include two gymnasiums with two basketball courts, one volleyball court, and a weight room. The athletic facilities also offers three tennis courts, a football and soccer field (Boykin Field), football field house, cheerleading building, practice field, baseball stadium, and softball stadium. During the summer of 2012, the school underwent construction to remodel the guidance office, main office, and convert the old cafeteria into a state-of-the-art science lab, as well as several exterior improvements.
Achievements
Academic
95% of the Class of 2007 passed all portions of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. The passage rates were: Math - 100%; Language - 99%; Reading - 99%; Science - 96%; Social Studies - 95%. In 2007 testing 84% of the Class of 2009 scored proficient (Level III or IV) on the Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing. Scores increased from 70% proficient to 84% proficient. Narrative proficiency increased from 89% to 97%; persuasive proficiency increased from 64% to 87%; expository proficiency increased from 60% to 69%. Has obtained AYP every year since it has begun. Also, was named an Honours School in 2006–2007. In 2008 the school was rated number 3 in public schools in the state of Alabama. The school has graduated with a National Merit Finalist in 2009 and 2010.
Athletics
The varsity cheerleading squad obtained the title of national champions in December 2007. They earned this title at the WCA national championship in Nashville, Tennessee.
External links
32°38′09″N 86°19′35″W / 32.63572°N 86.32626°W
References
- ^ "Holtville High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Holtville High School: Sports". Elmore County Public School System. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ^ "Holtville High School: Teachers". Elmore County Public School System. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ^ "Holtville High School". Retrieved February 19, 2013.