Magnolia West High School

30.2215°N 95.7666°W / 30.2215; -95.7666

Magnolia West High School
Address
42202 FM 1774

Magnolia
,
Texas
77354
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded2006
School districtMagnolia
PrincipalJason Morley
Faculty134.19 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,049 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.27[1]
LanguageEnglish
CampusRural: Fringe
Color(s)    Maroon & gold
MascotMustang
Websitemwhs.magnoliaisd.org

Magnolia West High School (MWHS) is one of two public high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District in Magnolia, Texas, United States.

Description

Located in Magnolia, Texas, an exurb of Houston, the school opened in August 2006 in order to relieve crowding at Magnolia High School.[2] MWHS served grades 9 and 10 in the 2007–2008 school year and grades 9 through 12 in the 2009–2010 school year.

Demographics

In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 2,041 students enrolled at Magnolia West High School. The ethnic distribution of students was as follows:[1]

  • 2.1% African American
  • 0.6% Asian
  • 34.3% Hispanic
  • 0.8% American Indian
  • 0.1% Pacific Islander
  • 60.8% White
  • 1.4% Two or More Races

47.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academics

For each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates school performance using an A–F grading system based on statistical data. For 2018–2019, the school received a score of 86 out of 100, resulting in a B grade. The school received a score of 83 the previous year.[3]

Athletics

MWHS offers a number of athletic programs, including football, basketball soccer, baseball, volleyball, softball, track and field, cross country, swim, tennis, athletic training, cheerleading, dance, and golf. They also have a marching band. The school teams are known as the Mustangs and the school colors are maroon and gold.[4]

Clubs and activities

Magnolia West High School's clubs include Academic Decathlon, anime club, creative writing club, debate, DECA, DIY Club, FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, French club, Interact club, game club, and ping pong club.[5]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "MAGNOLIA WEST H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  2. Cari Herr (2006-08-21). "Lower property tax rate approved by Magnolia ISD board". Tomball Magnolia Tribune. Archived from the original on November 29, 2006. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
  3. "Overview: Magnolia West H S". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  4. Denny O'Brien (2006-05-15). "Mustangs to gallop for Magnolia West High School". Tomball Magnolia Tribune. Archived from the original on 2007-08-21. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
  5. "MWHS Clubs and Activities". Magnolia ISD. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  6. Tate, Rob (May 10, 2017). "ALUMNI NOTEBOOK: Former Magnolia West pitcher Stephan honored by SEC - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.


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