Jefferson City High School
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Jefferson City High School, also known as JCHS, is a public secondary school in Jefferson City, Missouri
. JCHS is one of five public high schools in Cole County and only one in Jefferson City.
's nine. In 2004, JCHS became the first public high school to win 600 games. During the 1960s, the team had the highest winning percentage in the nation for that period in time: 94.8%. Their longest winning streak, 71 games, ended after 1966, and at the time was also the nation's longest winning streak. State championships were won in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997.
program has combined for 44 district championships between the boys and girls, along with 28 finishes in the top four. State titles were won in Boys: 1978, 1993, 2004 Girls: 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008.
Cross Country The Jays and Lady Jays rank second in state meet appearances , in all classes. The Jays and Lady Jays rank 4th in top four finishes boys 11 girls 12. The Jays won the state title
in 1996 , the Lady Jays in 1994. They have a combined 6 runner up finishes . The boys and girls have both won 19 district titles for a total of 38
Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City is the capital of the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Cole County. Located in Callaway and Cole counties, it is the principal city of the Jefferson City metropolitan area, which encompasses the entirety of both counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,079...
. JCHS is one of five public high schools in Cole County and only one in Jefferson City.
Academics
Jefferson City High School serves approximately 1805 students grades 10-12. The school began operating under a 4x4 Block Schedule in the 2000-01 school year. Students attend 4 classes a day for approximately 90-minute periods. Students have the opportunity to earn 8 credits per year with grades and credits issued in each of four 9-week terms. Jefferson City High School is designated an A+ high school by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students may earn college credit from Lincoln University through approved courses on the JCHS campus during regular school hours.Athletics
Since its beginnings, Jefferson City High School has proven to be one of the most successful schools for athletics in the state, competing in the top ranks of almost every sport. Since 1976, the Jays athletic teams combined have earned 35 state championships, 29 second-place state finishes, 118 top-four state finishes, and 225 district titles.Baseball
The Jays baseball program has had 17 district championships since 1976, and have played their way to three top-four finishes, and one state championship in 1989.Basketball
The Jay basketball program has combined for 23 district championships between the boys and girls. The boys have also received one state championship, in 1993. Since 1976, the boys and girls have combined for eight top-four finishes: the girls with 3, and the boys with 6.Football
Since the inception of the state football championship tournament, the Jays have won 10 state championships, more than any other school in Missouri, followed by Kansas City RockhurstRockhurst High School
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's nine. In 2004, JCHS became the first public high school to win 600 games. During the 1960s, the team had the highest winning percentage in the nation for that period in time: 94.8%. Their longest winning streak, 71 games, ended after 1966, and at the time was also the nation's longest winning streak. State championships were won in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997.
Soccer
Since 1976, the Jays soccer teams have had nine district championships and one top-four state finish.Softball
Since 1976, the Lady Jays Softball team has had ten district championships and six top-four state finishes. They won a state championship in 2009.Track and Field
The Jays track and fieldTrack and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
program has combined for 44 district championships between the boys and girls, along with 28 finishes in the top four. State titles were won in Boys: 1978, 1993, 2004 Girls: 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008.
Cross Country The Jays and Lady Jays rank second in state meet appearances , in all classes. The Jays and Lady Jays rank 4th in top four finishes boys 11 girls 12. The Jays won the state title
in 1996 , the Lady Jays in 1994. They have a combined 6 runner up finishes . The boys and girls have both won 19 district titles for a total of 38
Volleyball
The Lady Jays volleyball team has nine district championships, along with three top-four state finishes.Wrestling
Since 1976, the Jays wrestling squad has won 18 district titles, and has also earned three top-four state finishes. The team was also the state champion in 1997.Speech and Debate
As of the 2010-2011 school year, the Jefferson City Speech and Debate team is ranked 102nd among the National Forensic League's (NFL) 2,800 teams, placing it around the top three percent in the U.S In November it ranked first in th Eastern Missouri NFL district, in which there are thirty schools total. In March 2011, the team qualified three students to the NFL national tournament and nine students to the Missouri State High School Activities Association state tournament.Alumni
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