Father Yermo High School
| Father Yermo High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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205 Washington St. El Paso, Texas, (El Paso County) 79905 United States | |
| Coordinates | 31°46′9″N 106°26′23″W / 31.76917°N 106.43972°WCoordinates: 31°46′9″N 106°26′23″W / 31.76917°N 106.43972°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1960 |
| Founder | Jose Maria Yermo y Parres |
| Dean | Jesus Rubalcaba |
| Principal | Sister Karina Tapia |
| Headteacher | Alfredo Palacio |
| Chaplain | Sister Lucy and Sister Isabel |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Age range | 14 - 19 |
| Language | English, French and Spanish. |
| Hours in school day | 8 |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Slogan | Learning for life |
| Song | Father Yermo Schools |
| Athletics | Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball. |
| Sports | Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer. |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Rival | Faith Christian Academy |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Newspaper | The Spartan Express |
| School fees | Early Bird 450 / 500 |
| Tuition | $3,500 per year |
| Communities served | Chaplains, Stucco, National Honor Society. |
| Website | fatheryermoschools.com |
Father Yermo High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in El Paso, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso.
Background
Father Yermo High School was established in 1960 as an alternative for young women who were dropping out of school after the 8th grade. The school became coeducational in 1996.[2]
External links
Notes and references
- ↑ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
- ↑ FYHS. "School History". Retrieved 2007-05-11.
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