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Alvin High School

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School type
  
Public high school

Principal
  
Johnny Briseño

Enrollment
  
2,524 (2013-14)

Phone
  
+1 281-245-3000

Established
  
1894

Grades
  
9-12

Athletics conference
  
UIL Class AAAAAA

Mascot
  
Yellowjacket

Alvin High School

Address
  
802 S Johnson St, Alvin, TX 77511, USA

District
  
Alvin Independent School District

Colors
  
Black, White, Burnt Orange

Similar
  
Alvin Community College, Pearland Junior High School S, Clear Springs High Sch, Alvin ISD ‑ Technolo Services, Pasadena Memorial High Sch

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Alvin High School is a public high school located in the city of Alvin, Texas (USA) and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Alvin Independent School District located in central Brazoria County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

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History

Alvin High School opened in 1894, with its first graduating class graduating in 1897. Alvin High School gained more residents as many school districts consolidated into Alvin ISD. and remained Alvin ISD's only high school until Manvel High School opened in fall 2006 with 9th and 10th grades, phasing in 11th and 12th grades in the following two years.

After the annexation of several school districts, ending with the Manvel Independent School District in 1973, Alvin High School served the city of Manvel, the town of Iowa Colony, portions of the city of Pearland (including the Brazoria County portion of Shadow Creek Ranch), and additional portions of unincorporated Brazoria County (including Rosharon) until the opening of Manvel High School.

Communities served by Alvin High School

Alvin High School serves the cities of Alvin and Liverpool as well as unincorporated portions of Brazoria County (including Amsterdam).

Athletics

The Alvin Yellowjackets compete in these sports -

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Powerlifting
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • State Titles

  • Softball
  • 2008(5A)
  • Boys Track
  • 1925(B)
  • State Finalist

  • Baseball
  • 1965(3A)
  • Notable alumni

  • Nathan Eovaldi (class of 2008), pitcher, drafted by the Dodgers in senior year
  • Nolan Ryan (class of 1965), pitcher, held Alvin High School strikeout record for 44 years
  • Reid Ryan, pitcher, President of Business Operations for the Houston Astros organization
  • Austin Miller (class of 1994), actor, singer and dancer
  • George Layne, NFL RB (2001-2004)
  • References

    Alvin High School Wikipedia