Jim Ned High School
Coordinates: 32°12′50″N 99°47′48″W / 32.2138°N 99.7967°W
| Jim Ned High School | |
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| Address | |
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9th & Garza Tuscola, Texas, 79562-0009 United States | |
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| School type | Public High School |
| School district | Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District |
| Principal | David Hogan |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 326[1] (2010) |
| Color(s) | Red, White & Blue |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAA |
| Mascot | Indians/Lady Indians |
| Yearbook | The Warrior |
| Website | Jim Ned High School |
Jim Ned High School is a public high school located in Tuscola, USA and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District. The high school serves approximately 330 students from approximately 380 square miles in southeastern Taylor County, including the towns of Tuscola, Buffalo Gap, and Lawn. A small portion of northeastern Runnels County lies within the district also. The district and the school are both named after the Jim Ned Creek which runs through all three towns. The creek is named after Jim Ned who was an Indian cavalry scout for the United States Army. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Extracurricular activities are offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
Athletics
The Jim Ned Indians compete in these sports - [3]
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
State Titles
- Girls Basketball - [4]
- 1994(2A), 2008(2A)
- Girls Cross Country - [5]
- 2003(2A)
- Girls Golf - [6]
- 2011(2A)
State Finalists
Academics
- UIL Academic Meet Champions [9]
- 2008(2A)
- Social Studies Individual State Champion: 2015 (Josh Buske)
- Accounting Team State Chanpions: 2015
Notable alumni
- Colt McCoy - Quarterback for NFL Washington Redskins. Played college football at University of Texas-Austin
- Ed Sprinkle – former NFL lineman, National Football League 1940s All-Decade Team