Celina Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Celina Independent School District is a public school district
based in Celina
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Celina, the district serves a portion of Weston
. Located in Collin County
, a small portion of the district extends into Denton County
.
Celina High School's mascot is the Bobcat and the high school is best known for its dominating football program – it has eight state championships, more than any other 11-man program in Texas (2007, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, and 1974). The 1974 title was in Class B (now Class A) and was a co-championship with Big Sandy High School
(one of the all-time dominant teams) while the 2007 title was in Class AAA; the other six titles were in Class AA.
Celina High School is also home to many other fine programs; the baseball team has also won a state title (2002 in Class AA).
The Celina High School Band particularly excels at concert band. It has received eleven consecutive sweepstakes awards and recently won a double state championship in the Outstanding Performance Series (OPS), also earning many other awards in both concert and marching band, including a trip to the UIL State marching competition in 2005.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
In 2010, the school district was rated Exemplary
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Celina
Celina, Texas
Celina is a city in Collin and Denton County, Texas, United States. Celina has a population of 5,200 according to the 2010 census.-Geography:Celina is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Celina, the district serves a portion of Weston
Weston, Texas
Weston is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 635 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Weston is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
. Located in Collin County
Collin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 491,675 people, 181,970 households, and 132,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 580 people per square mile . There were 194,892 housing units at an average density of 230 per square mile...
, a small portion of the district extends into Denton County
Denton County, Texas
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat is Denton. The county...
.
Celina High School's mascot is the Bobcat and the high school is best known for its dominating football program – it has eight state championships, more than any other 11-man program in Texas (2007, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, and 1974). The 1974 title was in Class B (now Class A) and was a co-championship with Big Sandy High School
Big Sandy High School
Big Sandy High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in the Big Sandy Independent School District in Upshur County, Texas. It is located in Big Sandy, Texas.-Athletics:The Big Sandy Wildcats compete in these sports -...
(one of the all-time dominant teams) while the 2007 title was in Class AAA; the other six titles were in Class AA.
Celina High School is also home to many other fine programs; the baseball team has also won a state title (2002 in Class AA).
The Celina High School Band particularly excels at concert band. It has received eleven consecutive sweepstakes awards and recently won a double state championship in the Outstanding Performance Series (OPS), also earning many other awards in both concert and marching band, including a trip to the UIL State marching competition in 2005.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
In 2010, the school district was rated Exemplary
Schools
- Celina High SchoolCelina High School (Texas)Celina High School is a 3A high school located in Celina, Texas . It is part of the Celina Independent School District located in northwestern Collin County.-Athletics:The Celina Bobcats compete in the following sports:...
(Grades 9-12) - Celina Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Celina Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
- Celina Elementary School (Grades PK-2)