Established 1984 Faculty 79 Enrollment 1992 (2012-2013) Phone +1 760-244-9898 Number of students 1,992 (2012–2013) | Principal Michelle Estrada Grades 9-12 Campus Suburban Color Black | |
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Hesperia high school 2015 graduation commencement 5 27 2015
Hesperia High School is a public four-year high school within the Hesperia Unified School District located in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California. It is one of three comprehensive high schools in the district.
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- Hesperia high school 2015 graduation commencement 5 27 2015
- Hesperia high school
- Alma Mater
- Demographics
- Graduation Requirements
- Academics
- AP Courses
- Honors Courses
- Sports
- Scorpion News
- Notable Alumni
- Career College Resource Center
- References
The school currently is enrolled with less than 2,000 students in grades 9–12. Twice has the school's student body swelled to 4,000, forcing the HUSD to open Sultana High School, in 1995 and Oak Hills High School, in 2009. The school's official mascot is the scorpion and the colors are Vegas Gold & Black. Hesperia High School was the first high school to open in Hesperia, California in the fall of 1984, making it the oldest high school in the Hesperia Unified School District.
The high school is currently transitioning into an academy like structure. This academy will allow students to earn college credit; however, instead of going to a separate campus students will be able to attend during school hours. This provides the advantage for the students, because they will simultaneously earn college credit and their A through G requirements in order to graduate from high school. This is the first campus to offer this type of opportunity in the high desert.
Hesperia High School was featured in a documentary called Shakespeare High about its drama department's success in the Shakespearean Festival in Southern California.
Hesperia high school
Alma Mater
To thee we hail Hesperia Courageous, proud and bold Forever let our colors fly Victorious black and gold We'll go with courage Toward our goals However far they seem. Our western star will Guide the way And lead us to our dream. Our hearts are filled With loyalty And as we leave your door Our pride will stay And we will be Scorpions forevermore!Demographics
Data from School Year 2009-2010.
Graduation Requirements
All students who attend Hesperia High School must meet the following criteria to graduate.
Overall, a student must have 220 credits accumulated from these subjects to graduate. As of the 2011-2012 school year, Hesperia High school has a graduation rate of 89.6%. (May be old so ask your counselor to make sure this is correct)
Academics
Hesperia high school has many opportunities for a student to academically challenge themselves through rigorous courses, by which it accomplishes through offering both Honors and AP courses.
AP Courses
Honors Courses
Sports
Hesperia High School offers a wide variety of sports to its students. Among them are:
The school owns 8 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 2 softball fields, 2 baseball fields, and a football stadium recently constructed in 2006. In the athletic department, Hesperia High School won the 1985 girls cross country CIF championship and the 2007 softball CIF championship.
Advisor- Jennifer Campbell
Advisor- Stacey Barnes
Advisor- Sean Portanova
Advisor- Mark Smith
Advisor- Jenee D'Oyen
Advisor- Casey Mines
Advisor- Amanda Graley
Advisor- Amanda Graley
Advisor- Kate Gentilucci
Advisor- Yvonne Flack
Advisor- Randy Lockie
Advisor- Connie Moore
Advisor- Michelle Rodriguez
Advisor- Terry Maxwell
Advisor- Gayle Kassabaum
Advisor- Sean Portanova
Advisor- Ray Anderson
Advisor- Traci Lanning
Advisor- Jessica VanOverBeke
Advisor- Jon Evans
Advisor- Devon Bostock
Advisor- Devon Bostock
Hesperia Broadcasting is the production company of the Broadcast Journalism class offered at Hesperia High School. Starting from the school year 2013-2014, Hesperia Broadcasting was the first in the high desert to have their newscast, Scorpion News, deliver their news with a live anchor in high definition. The first live episode was aired October 31, 2013. Not only does Hesperia Broadcasting air Scorpion News to the high school, they also film other events such as the annual sophomore Poetry Slam and Mr. Scorpion competition.
Scorpion News
Scorpion News is a student-run newscast that films and edits video to give video announcements to the students and staff and highlight Hesperia High School. Scorpion News is part of Hesperia Broadcasting productions and was created in the 2010-2011 school year by the Broadcast Journalism teacher, Mr. Smith. Four years after its first season, it began airing news live.
Notable Alumni
Career College Resource Center
Hesperia High School offers a Career, College, and Resource Center in order to assist students in finding the right path toward a better future. This includes assistance with finding the appropriate career, finding the appropriate college, receiving help with signing up for financial aid, etc. The CCRC is open to all students and any questions they may have concerning a college or career that interests them.