Glencoe High School (Alabama)

Glencoe High School is a public high school, located in Glencoe, Alabama, United States serving approximately 339 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is part of the Etowah County Schools.[3]

Glencoe High School
Address
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803 Lonesome Bend Road

35905

United States
Information
TypePublic
School districtEtowah County Schools
CEEB code011240
PrincipalWendy Tinker
Faculty18.08 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment285 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.76[1]
Color(s)Black and gold
  
Athletics conferenceAHSAA, Class 3A
NicknameYellow Jackets
RivalHokes Bluff High School[2]
Websiteghs.ecboe.org

The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] Glencoe High School is recognized in the National Rankings and earned a silver medal by Newsweek's Best High Schools in American . Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.[3]

History

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Glencoe High School opened in 1918. A middle school was added in later years.[5] The high school's current building was rebuilt in 2006 at the same location as the former school.[6]

Athletics

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Athletic teams are called the Yellow Jackets and the official school colors are black and gold. The Glencoe football team won the Class 2A state championship in 1973.[7] They won regional championships in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1995, 1996, and 2014.[7]

The Glencoe football team added the first ever female player, Kaitlyn Smith, to their roster as their kicker in 2015.[8]

Band

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The Glencoe High School Band performed at the 2014 Sugar Bowl.[9]

Alumni

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Notable alumni of Glencoe High School include:

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Glencoe High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Rivalry - Glencoe High School (AL)". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Glencoe High School". Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  4. ^ "Institution Summary". International Registry for Accreditation. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  5. ^ "Glencoe | Encyclopedia of Alabama". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  6. ^ "School History - Glencoe High School". ghs.ecboe.org. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Glencoe Yellow Jackets". Alabama High School Football Historical Society. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. ^ Hayes, Dixon. "Glencoe HS teen becomes first female football player in program's history". Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  9. ^ Thornton, William (December 23, 2013). "Glencoe High School Band, one of three from Alabama, performing at Sugar Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "Camper-Gryska". The Gadsden Times. Gadsden, AL. September 26, 2005. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. ^ Brehm, Jackie (June 7, 2007). "10 reasons to be interested in the Miss Alabama Pageant". The Gadsden Times. Gadsden, AL. p. C1. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
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