Serrano High School
Serrano High School is a public high school in the California High Desert community of Phelan, California.[5] It serves students from Phelan, Wrightwood and Piñon Hills. It is part of the Snowline Joint Unified School District. The school is named for the Serrano people. Its mascot is the Diamondback.
| Serrano High School | |
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| Address | |
9292 Sheep Creek Road , 92371 | |
| Coordinates | 34°24′46″N 117°34′22″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| School district | Snowline Joint Unified School District |
| NCES District ID | 0636970 [1] |
| NCES School ID | 063697007876 [2] |
| Principal | Lisa Hansen [3] |
| Teaching staff | 89.15 (FTE)[4] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,116 (2018–19)[4] |
| Average class size | 31 [5] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.74[4] |
| Color(s) | Blue, Yellow |
| Slogan | Home of the Diamondbacks [6] |
| Mascot | Diamondback [6] |
| Website | shs |
Rankings
Serrano High School was nationally ranked #1,607 for best high schools for the 2009-2010 school year according to US News. With a student teacher ratio of 27:1, Serrano pulled a 21.5 on the college readiness index. Serrano was also ranked 38th within California.[7]
Notable alumni
- Jamaal Franklin 2009 graduate, a professional basketball player who plays for the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)[8]
- Jilon VanOver 1996 graduate, actor, best known for playing the role of Ransom Bray on Hatfields & McCoys.[9]
- Caleb Calvert Professional Soccer Player for the Colorado Rapids on loan to the USL team Charlotte Independence
- Aaron Long Professional soccer player who plays as a defender for New York Red Bulls.
Sports
The school prides itself on academic and athletic success, setting the common GPA requirements to be involved in athletics and clubs. From a Volleyball and football team to a regionally-recognized cross country team the school has proven themselves athletic in the Mojave region.
References
- "District Directory".
- "School Directory".
- Self, Brooke (9 October 2013). "Serrano principal placed on leave". Daily Press. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- "Serrano High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- "Report Card" (PDF).
- "Home Page". Archived from the original on 2012-08-20.
- "Serrano High School in PHELAN, CA | Best High Schools". US News. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- "Memphis Grizzlies 2013 Team Roster". ESPN. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- Hatfields & McCoys History Channel. Retrieved April 7, 2013.