Coppell High School
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Coppell High School is a 5A high school located in Coppell
, Texas
(USA
). It is part of the Coppell Independent School District
located in extreme northwest Dallas County
. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Coppell High School is a 5A high school located in Coppell
, Texas
(USA
). It is part of the Coppell Independent School District
located in extreme northwest Dallas County
. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Coppell High School is a 5A high school located in Coppell
, Texas
(USA
). It is part of the Coppell Independent School District
located in extreme northwest Dallas County
. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Coppell High School was named a 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence due to the new SAS class.Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF) Coppell High School has been ranked consistently as one of the "Top 1200 U.S. High Schools."
As of the 2008-2009 school year, its student population is made up of the following grade levels:CHS Demographics
The school's population has grown steadily in the past decade, prompting the Texas University Interscholastic League to upgrade Coppell High School from the AAAA classification to AAAAA status for academic and athletic competition; they are currently placed in District 7-5A. Coppell High School has also changed their school system from a trimester system with 5 periods per day, to a semester system with 7 periods a day.
in Pasadena, California
representing the Southwest United States. In 2004, the band placed 11th in the 5A State Marching Contest.
Later that same year, the Lord Mayor of Dublin invited the marching band to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland. Two years later the band placed 7th in the 2006 State Marching Contest. The marching band's most recent 5A State Marching Contest was in 2008, where the band placed 3rd. The latest national recognition earned by the program is "The Sudler Shield", awarded by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. This award recognizes marching band programs throughout the world that reach a world class level of excellence in musical performance, marching execution, choreography and show design for high school, youth, or international marching bands.
Outside of its achievement on the marching field, the CHS Honor Band is a highly decorated program as well. The ensemble won the 1998 4A State Honor Band contest and was the first place runner-up in the 2002 5A State Honor Band contest. The CHS band has more All-State musicians than any program in Texas. The program has earned 1st Division ratings in UIL Concert and Sight Reading contests every year since 1993.
The Coppell High School Lariette Drill Team placed first at the Contest of Champions National Dance Competition in Orlando, FL in 2007.
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
The Coppell High School Baseball team has won 12 District Championships since 1984.CHS Baseball The 2006 Coppell High School Football Team qualified for its first play-off appearance in over three years. In 2010, the Coppell Cowboys football program had an undefeated 13-0 season up until their loss in the quarterfinals to #1 team in the nation Euless Trinity. This is the farthest that Coppell football team has ever made it in the playoffs, and they had many players named to the AP top players in the state.
In 2003 the Coppell High School Hockey Team won the State Championship and in 2008 won the Summer League Championship.
State Runner Ups: Baseball - 1985(2A), Boys Basketball - 1978(1A), Boys Soccer - 2006(5A), Girls Volleyball - 1989(3A)
Titles won are officially sanctioned by the UIL
Coppell, Texas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 35,958 people, 12,211 households, and 9,781 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,418.5 people per square mile . There were 12,587 housing units at an average density of 846.6 per square mile...
, 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...
). It is part of the Coppell Independent School District
Coppell Independent School District
The Coppell Independent School District is a public school district based in Coppell, Texas .The district includes most of Coppell and small parts of Grapevine, Irving and Lewisville....
located in extreme northwest Dallas County
Dallas County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,218,899 people, 807,621 households, and 533,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,523 people per square mile . There were 854,119 housing units at an average density of 971/sq mi...
. In 2011, the school 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...
.
Overview
The school graduated its first class of twenty-three students in 1965.Coppell High School is a 5A high school located in Coppell
Coppell, Texas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 35,958 people, 12,211 households, and 9,781 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,418.5 people per square mile . There were 12,587 housing units at an average density of 846.6 per square mile...
, 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...
). It is part of the Coppell Independent School District
Coppell Independent School District
The Coppell Independent School District is a public school district based in Coppell, Texas .The district includes most of Coppell and small parts of Grapevine, Irving and Lewisville....
located in extreme northwest Dallas County
Dallas County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,218,899 people, 807,621 households, and 533,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,523 people per square mile . There were 854,119 housing units at an average density of 971/sq mi...
. In 2011, the school 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...
.
Overview
The school graduated its first class of twenty-three students in 1965.Coppell High School is a 5A high school located in Coppell
Coppell, Texas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 35,958 people, 12,211 households, and 9,781 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,418.5 people per square mile . There were 12,587 housing units at an average density of 846.6 per square mile...
, 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...
). It is part of the Coppell Independent School District
Coppell Independent School District
The Coppell Independent School District is a public school district based in Coppell, Texas .The district includes most of Coppell and small parts of Grapevine, Irving and Lewisville....
located in extreme northwest Dallas County
Dallas County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,218,899 people, 807,621 households, and 533,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,523 people per square mile . There were 854,119 housing units at an average density of 971/sq mi...
. In 2011, the school 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...
.
Overview
The school graduated its first class of twenty-three students in 1965.History of CISD>/ref> As of the 2006-2007 school year, current enrollment is 2,960 students in grades 9-12. There are over 200 staff members at Coppell High School in order to accommodate the student body of nearly 3000. Athletic teams are known as the "Cowboys" or "Cowgirls" for boys' and girls' teams, respectively. The school colors are red and black.Coppell High School was named a 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence due to the new SAS class.Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF) Coppell High School has been ranked consistently as one of the "Top 1200 U.S. High Schools."
Demographics
As of the 2009-2010 school year, the student population is made up of the following ethnicities out of 2,679 studentsAEIS Report - 2009-10| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% |
| African American | 6.1% |
| Pacific Islander/Asian | 19.7% |
| Native American | 0.8% |
As of the 2008-2009 school year, its student population is made up of the following grade levels:CHS Demographics
| Freshman | 683 |
| Sophomore | 604 |
| Junior | 758 |
| Senior | 690 |
Recent News
The CISD Board of Trustees recently decided to not allow students outside of the top ten percent to have class ranks. Though this may help students in the bottom 50%, it can hurt students who are near the top 10%, as some colleges give automatic admission to students in the top 25%. Also, many public universities guarentee to give at least $1,000 per year for education to any student who ranks in the top 25% of their high school class, but students without class ranks can't qulify for that.The school's population has grown steadily in the past decade, prompting the Texas University Interscholastic League to upgrade Coppell High School from the AAAA classification to AAAAA status for academic and athletic competition; they are currently placed in District 7-5A. Coppell High School has also changed their school system from a trimester system with 5 periods per day, to a semester system with 7 periods a day.
Academic Achievements
In 2008 and 2009, Coppell High School's Business Professionals of America chapters won the Best Chapter award at the State Leadership Conference. In the 2004-2005, 2005–2006, and 2006-2007 school years, the Coppell Academic Decathlon Team all went to State Competition, scoring high enough at regionals to earn a berth at the state competition. The 2005-2006 team earned 3 at region X, and 6 overall at state, and the 2006-2007 team won fourth at regionals and 19th overall at state.Marching Band Achievements
The Coppell High School Band is considered one of the best bands in the state and was named the #1 Music Program in the United States in 2000. The band has won several awards in the past years. In 2000, after the school was re-classified as 5A, the band placed 12th in the 5A State Marching Contest. In 2001, the band participated in the 2001 Tournament of Roses ParadeTournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade, better known as the Rose Parade, is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day , produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.The annual...
in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
representing the Southwest United States. In 2004, the band placed 11th in the 5A State Marching Contest.
Later that same year, the Lord Mayor of Dublin invited the marching band to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland. Two years later the band placed 7th in the 2006 State Marching Contest. The marching band's most recent 5A State Marching Contest was in 2008, where the band placed 3rd. The latest national recognition earned by the program is "The Sudler Shield", awarded by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. This award recognizes marching band programs throughout the world that reach a world class level of excellence in musical performance, marching execution, choreography and show design for high school, youth, or international marching bands.
Outside of its achievement on the marching field, the CHS Honor Band is a highly decorated program as well. The ensemble won the 1998 4A State Honor Band contest and was the first place runner-up in the 2002 5A State Honor Band contest. The CHS band has more All-State musicians than any program in Texas. The program has earned 1st Division ratings in UIL Concert and Sight Reading contests every year since 1993.
The Coppell High School Lariette Drill Team placed first at the Contest of Champions National Dance Competition in Orlando, FL in 2007.
Athletics
The Coppell Cowboys compete in the following sports:Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
The Coppell High School Baseball team has won 12 District Championships since 1984.CHS Baseball The 2006 Coppell High School Football Team qualified for its first play-off appearance in over three years. In 2010, the Coppell Cowboys football program had an undefeated 13-0 season up until their loss in the quarterfinals to #1 team in the nation Euless Trinity. This is the farthest that Coppell football team has ever made it in the playoffs, and they had many players named to the AP top players in the state.
In 2003 the Coppell High School Hockey Team won the State Championship and in 2008 won the Summer League Championship.
State Titles
- One Act Play - UIL Centennial Webpage
- 1976(1A), 1977(1A)
- Marching Band Champions - UIL Centennial Webpage
- 1999(4A)
- Band Sweepstakes Winners - UIL Centennial Webpage
- 1993(4A), 1994(4A), 1995(4A), 1996(4A), 1997(4A), 1998(4A), 1999(4A)
State Runner Ups: Baseball - 1985(2A), Boys Basketball - 1978(1A), Boys Soccer - 2006(5A), Girls Volleyball - 1989(3A)
Titles won are officially sanctioned by the UIL
University Interscholastic League
The University Interscholastic League is an organization that creates rules for and administers almost all athletic, music, and academic contests for public primary and secondary schools in the American state of Texas....