Goddard High School is a public high school located in Goddard, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Goddard USD 265 school district and serves students in grades 9 to 12. It is one of two high schools located within the city limits of Goddard. The school colors are blue and white. The enrollment for the 2009–2010 school year is approximately 1,600 students, before the Goddard/Eisenhower split. After the split in 2011, the enrollment has been around 800. Goddard High School was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2012.
| Goddard High School | |
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| Address | |
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2500 South 199th Street West [1] , 67052 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°38′49″N 97°34′07″W / 37.64700°N 97.56866°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| School board | Board Website |
| School district | Goddard USD 265[2] |
| CEEB code | 171125 [3] |
| Principal | Doug Bridwell |
| Staff | 41.50 (FTE)[4] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 860 (2018–19)[4] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.72[4] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Athletics | 5A, Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Division 1 |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Rival | Eisenhower High School |
| Website | School Website |
Goddard High is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 'Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League' in the 5A division and are known as the "Lions". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
Academics
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In 2012, Goddard High School was selected as a Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements.
Extracurricular activities
editThe Lions compete in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League and are classified as a 5A school. Throughout its history, Goddard has won several state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.
Athletics
editThe baseball team is often referred to as a pipeline to MLB.[6] Its baseball team has 3 players currently in the minor leagues.[7] The wrestling team has been nationally ranked, winning the state championship in 1999, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The Lions also finished runner-up in 2007 and 2014.[8]
State championships
edit| State Championships[9] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Soccer, Boys | 2 | 1991, 2002 |
| Cross Country, Boys | 1 | 1998 | |
| Winter | Wrestling | 13 | 1999, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024 |
| Basketball, Boys | 1 | 1964 | |
| Bowling, Boys | 1 | 2009 | |
| Spring | Tennis, Boys | 2 | 2001, 2002 |
| Baseball | 1 | 2004 | |
| Total | 21 | ||
Music
editThe Goddard High School's band program has traveled nationwide and has accumulated numerous awards for its marching band, symphonic winds, symphonic band, full and string orchestra, and two jazz bands.[10]
Notable alumni
edit- Travis Banwart, professional baseball player[11]
- Jeff Berblinger, professional baseball player[12]
- Tyler Caldwell, Wrestling World Champion and 4 time NCAA all American[13][14]
- Derek Norris, professional baseball player[15]
- Logan Watkins, professional baseball player[16]
See also
edit- Other high schools in Goddard USD 265 public school district
- Eisenhower High School
- Goddard Academy
References
edit- ^ GNIS for Goddard High School; USGS; July 1, 1984.
- ^ Goddard USD 265
- ^ High School CEEB Code Search
- ^ a b c "Goddard High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "Blue Ribbon Schools" (English). Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ "HSSTM, Local Harvest", retrieved 25-May-2008
- ^ "2007 Major League Baseball Draft", retrieved 25-May-2008
- ^ "Intermat Wrestling High School Team Rankings", retrieved 25-May-2008
- ^ "State Records & State Champions". Archived from the original (English) on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ "Goddard Lion Pride Band Awards", retrieved 7-June-2008
- ^ Kuplen, Chet (June 16, 2014). "Kansans in the Minors Update". Sports In Kansas. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ Neal III, La Velle E. (26 June 1994). "Ex-Jayhawk catching up to fast-paced minors". The Kansas City Star. p. C3. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Shadid, Trent (July 8, 2014). "Wrestling: Former OSU Cowboy Tyler Caldwell wins University World title". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ Chadwick, Joanna (February 12, 2013). "Decision to end Olympic wrestling weighs heavy on high school, college wrestlers". Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis (July 13, 2014). "Goddard's Derek Norris reaches All-Star Game in a hurry". Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ Michaels, Lawr (March 6, 2013). "Promising Class AA prospects in the Southern League". USA Today. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
External links
edit- Official school website
- USD 265, school district
- USD 265 School District Boundary Map, KDOT
- Goddard City Map, KDOT