Temple High School (Texas)

Temple High School
Address
415 N 31st St.
Temple, Texas 76504-2498
United States
Information
School type Public high school
Established 1883
School district Temple Independent School District
Principal Dr. Jason Mayo
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2027[1] (2014)
Color(s)           Red, Blue & White
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAAAA
Mascot Wildcats
Newspaper Catalyst
Yearbook Cotton Blossom
Website Temple High School

Temple High School is a public high school located in Temple, Texas (USA) and as of the 2014-2015 UIL alignment is classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Temple Independent School District located in central Bell County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Temple High School became an International Baccalaureate authorized school in 1992 and is currently one of 46 IB authorized High Schools in Texas. To date, Temple High School has awarded over 100 IB diplomas.

Athletics

The Temple Wildcats compete in the following sports - [3]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball.

State Titles

Temple (UIL)

Temple Dunbar (PVIL)

State Finalists

Temple (UIL)

Temple Dunbar (PVIL)

^Runner-up to Austin High School who was later disqualified

Football History

The Temple Wildcats have a long-standing tradition of excellence in football and as of 2013, are ranked 4th in the state of Texas for total games won.[12] During the 2013 season they became the 4th program (after Highland Park, Amarillo, and Plano respectively) in the State of Texas to win 700 games. While Temple has had several different periods of success, they met the most success under Bob McQueen.


State Championships (2): 1979 (4A), 1992 (5A Div. 2)

State Semi-Final Champions (8): 1940 (2A), 1941 (2A), 1951 (3A), 1952 (3A), 1976 (4A), 1979 (4A), 1992 (5A Div. 2), 2014 (5A Div. 1

State Quarterfinal Champions (10): 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1993, 2014 (5A Div. 1)

Regional Champions (13): 1921, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1968, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1993, 2014

Area Champions (13): 1921, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1968, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1993, 2014

Bi-District Champions (23): 1921, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1968, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2014

Playoff Appearances (41): 1921, 1922, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1959, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014

District Champions (34): 1921, 1922, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1959, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2013, 2014

Notable alumni

References

External links

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