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'{{refimprove|date=February 2010}} {{Infobox School | name = Crosby High School | image = | imagesize = | location = 333 Red Summit Drive<br>[[Crosby, Texas|Crosby]], [[Texas]] 77532 | district = [[Crosby Independent School District]] | country = USA | principal = Terry Perkins | faculty = 94.2 (on [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web |url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=481575001142&ID=481575001142 |title=Crosby High School |publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]] |accessdate=2008-02-15}}</ref> | ratio = 10.9<ref name=NCES /> | type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[high school]] | grades = 9 - 12 | established = | colors = {{color box|red}} {{color box|white}} Red & White | mascot = [[Cougar]] | free_text = | enrollment = 1,652 (2015-16)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4815750&ID=481575001142|title=CROSBY H S|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 12, 2018}}</ref> | newspaper = ''The Cougarpolitan'' | yearbook = ''The Catamount'' | website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110725210413/http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CHS/index.html Crosby High School website] }} '''Crosby High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] in [[Crosby, Texas|Crosby]], a community in [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], [[Texas]]. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12. Crosby High School is located off [[Farm to Market Road 2100|FM 2100]], approximately 35 miles northeast of [[Downtown Houston]]. It serves the [[Crosby Independent School District]]. Crosby ISD built a new high school campus that opened fall of 2016. Current administration includes Principal Terry Perkins. The school serves the [[census-designated places]] of Crosby and [[Barrett, Texas|Barrett]].<ref>[https://www.crosbyisd.org/cms/lib6/TX02216626/Centricity/Domain/1113/FULL Res Map CORRECTED August 2016.pdf Boundary map]. [[Crosby Independent School District]]. Retrieved on November 7, 2018.</ref><ref>"[https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st48_tx/place/p4805696_barrett/DC10BLK_P4805696_001.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Barrett CDP, TX]." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on November 7, 2018. [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st48_tx/place/p4805696_barrett/DC10BLK_P4805696_A01.pdf Page A01]</ref><ref>"[https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st48_tx/place/p4817756_crosby/DC10BLK_P4817756_001.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Crosby CDP, TX]." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on November 7, 2018.</ref> 2011 School Accountability Rating: Met standard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/schools/crosby-isd/101906/crosby-high-school/101906001/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-07-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130416035938/http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/schools/crosby-isd/101906/crosby-high-school/101906001/ |archivedate=2013-04-16 |df= }}</ref> Although Crosby High School met the existing 2016 standard, under the new Texas Education Agency letter grade rankings set to debut in 2018, Crosby High School received 3 - D's and 1 - F in the following areas, Student Achievement (D), Student Progress (D), Closing Performance Gaps (D) and Postsecondary Readiness (F).<ref>http://www.statesman.com/news/local-education/texas-schools-and-districts-got-their-letter-grades-from-state/06y5h5VGHqhfgcAozpXh7I/</ref> Crosby High School has been noticeably receiving state-wide attention due to the 5A football team making it to the state semi-finals during the 2014-15 school year. The Crosby High School military marching band also made it to state during the 2015-16 school year. Football is high on the list of priorities at Crosby High School. This is evidenced by the fact that the Head Football Coach, Jeff Riordan is paid more than the Principal. Jeff Riordan's salary was $117,896, while the Principal, Terry Perkins' salary was only $113,000.<ref>http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Houston-area-high-school-football-coaches-10789566.php#photo-11324247</ref> ==History== {{expand section|date=March 2017}} The school was made in a garbage can and really no one should go here.<ref>{{cite web|author=Owens, Allison|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Crosby-ISD-loses-trustee-gains-principals-9927318.php|title=Crosby ISD loses trustee, gains principals|publisher=''[[Houston Chronicle]]''|date=2000-08-09|accessdate=2017-03-25}}</ref> ==Academics== ===13 Pre-AP classes=== Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English I, English II, World Geography, World History, Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III ===13 AP classes=== Calculus AB, Statistics, English III Language and Composition, English IV Literature and Composition, European History, United States History, United States Government and Politics, Macroeconomics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C: Mechanics, Environmental Science, Spanish IV: Spanish Language ===Dual credit classes=== Dual credit classes with [[San Jacinto College]] North and [[Lee College]]. Dual credit programs: CTE (Career and Technology Education), MECA (Modified Early College Academy), professional certifications. ===Recent achievements{{when|date=March 2017}}=== Recent{{when|date=March 2017}} academic achievements include 14 straight UIL Academic District Championships in Cross Examination Debate, an appearance with two teams in the quarterfinals UIL Cross Examination 4A State in 2005 and Finishing as UIL State CX Debate Champions in 2002 and 2007 (taking first and third in 2007). The debate team finished 10th at the [[National Forensic League]] National Tournament, a tournament with a qualification process involving more than 1,000 teams nationwide, as well as qualifying for the Tournament of Champions for the second time in its history. In 2008 the debate team placed second at UIL State and had another team ranked in the top 16. The 2008 ''Catamount'' yearbook received a Gold Medal Rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, ranking among the top yearbooks in the nation. To receive a Gold rating, publications must score in the 92nd percentile among all yearbooks. The ''Catamount'' also received All-Columbian Honors in two categories, ranking in the top 95%. Along with the Gold Medal rating, the ''Catamount'' has been named as one of the top yearbooks published by Walsworth Publishing Company and featured in a book of top designs to be distributed around the nation. The ''Catamount'' staff was featured on nine pages. The 2010 UIL Journalism team was named an All State Journalism Team, with one, Kenny Chilton, seizing the Silver Medal for UIL Editorial Writing in The State of Texas. The 2011-2011 UIL Journalism team was named Conference AAAA State Champion team. The Theatre Department at CHS advanced to the Area round of UIL One Act Play in 2016. Some stupid shit that no one cares about ==Band== The Crosby High School band is under the direction of Kevin Knight, [[Director of Bands]] for Crosby ISD. Mr. Knight is assisted by the Crosby High School Associate Director, Michael Lehew, and Crosby Middle School Assistant Director, Don Heaslet. The band is composed of over 120 dedicated [[musical instrument|instrumental]] [[musician]]s that have a historical record of success at [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] [[University Interscholastic League#Musical_competition|music competitions]]. ===Marching Season=== Known as the "Big Red Machine", the Crosby High School [[marching band]] is one of the few [[Marching_band#Military_Style|military]] [[marching band]]s in [[Texas]]. For six consecutive years (2012-2017) during the [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] Region Marching Contests, the Big Red Machine was one of the few bands that earned straight "Division 1" ratings from all [[adjudicator]]s. During the 2013, 2015 and 2017 seasons, the band advanced to the [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] Area Marching Contests. During the 2015 and 2017 seasons, the band advanced to the [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] State Marching Championships. ===Concert Season=== Over 50 medals from the Region 19 [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] [[List_of_University_Interscholastic_League_events#Music_events|Solo & Ensemble]] Festival are brought home each year. Locally, several students make the annual Region Honor Bands and advance to Area tryouts. Several students also advance to the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest. In the 2011-2012 school year, the band brought home the 1st Place Gold Award as the top high school band in the [[Heritage Festival]]s Competition, held in [[Anaheim, California]]. For the 2013 Spring UIL Stage Contest, all four bands from Crosby Middle School & Crosby High School earned straight Division 1 Ratings. ==Sports== *District 19-4A *Baseball *Basketball *Cross-country *Football *Golf *Military Marching Band: "The Big Red Machine" *Powerlifting *Soccer *Softball *Tennis *Track *Volleyball ==Clubs and activities== *Anime Club *Band *Broadcast *Cheerleading *Chess Club *Choir *Coleen Walker Relays *Cougar Stars Dance Team *Cougar's Crest *CSU *Debate *[[DECA (organization)|DECA]] *Drama *FCA *FFA *Hispanic Teen Leadership *Journalism *Army [[JROTC]] *LEO Club *Magic: The Gathering *Math [[Mu Alpha Theta]] *English National Honor Society *[[National Honor Society]] *Prom Committee *Science National Honor Society *Science Olympiad *Student Council *Team Leadership *UIL Academics *Yearbook *Young Mentor's Association *Table Tennis ==Notable alumni== *[[J. R. Towles]]: [[Houston Astros]] catcher<ref>{{cite news |author=Brian McTaggart |title=Keen to catch on behind the plate |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/4513257.html |work=[[Houston Chronicle]] |date=January 31, 2007 |accessdate=2008-02-15}}</ref> *[[Leo Rucka]]: played as center and linebacker for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in 1956. Drafted in the second round in the [[1954 NFL Draft]]<ref>{{cite news |author=ProFootballReference.com|title=Leo Rucka on profootballreference.com |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RuckLe20.htm|date=June 25, 2010|accessdate=2010-06-25}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} *{{cite web |url=http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CHS/chs_documents/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Crosby%20High%20School%202008-2009%20Student%20Handbook%20and%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf |title=Crosby High School 2008-2009 Student Handbook |publisher=Crosby High School |format=PDF |accessdate=2009-03-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081119235607/http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CHS/chs_documents/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Crosby%20High%20School%202008-2009%20Student%20Handbook%20and%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf |archivedate=2008-11-19 |df= }} *{{cite web |url=http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/schools/crosby-isd/101906/crosby-high-school/101906001/ |title=Crosby High School Accountability Rating |accessdate=2012-07-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130416035938/http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/schools/crosby-isd/101906/crosby-high-school/101906001/ |archivedate=2013-04-16 |df= }} *{{cite web |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/crosbybrm/sets/ |title=Crosby High School Big Red Machine Photo Album |accessdate=2013-02-26}} {{Harris County, Texas Schools}} [[Category:Public high schools in Harris County, Texas]]'