School type Public, High School School board Board Website CEEB code 172407 Mascot Dragon Colors Purple, White | Established 1887 Superintendent Destry Brown Principal Jon Bishop Phone +1 620-235-3200 Number of students 860 | |
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Pittsburg High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Pittsburg, Kansas, USA, serving students in grades 9-12. Pittsburg High School is one of two high schools in Pittsburg, KS and is the largest high school in southeast Kansas and the Greater Pittsburg Area. The school colors are purple and white and the school mascot is the Dragon.
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History
Pittsburg High School was established in 1887, making it one of the oldest high schools in the state of Kansas. Pittsburg High is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 5A division and are known as the "Dragons".
Athletics
Pittsburg High School offers many different sports and extracurricular programs for its students. Some of the programs include: football, basketball (men's and women's), volleyball, soccer, softball, baseball, wrestling, dance team, and cheer-leading. The Purple Dragons are classified as a 5A school according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Additionally, the Purple Dragons have won multiple district and state championships in both athletic and non-athletic programs.
Track and Field
Track and Field was established at Pittsburg High shortly after the school was founded. Throughout the years, many students have won individual state titles and have set numerous school records.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a sport offered at Pittsburg High. In 2007, Tyler Koehn won the state title in the 152 lb division. Beau Bennett won the Class 5A state championship at 285 pounds in 2009. Broc Bennett won the 4A 285 pound state title in 2011.
Scholars Bowl
Pittsburg High School has won two state scholars bowl championships, in 2006 and 2007.
Chess
Pittsburg High School has also produced several state champions in chess.
Theatre
In 2010, Pittsburg High School's fall play, Crimes of the Heart, tied for first place in a statewide theatre competition. The show was performed at the Kansas State Thespian Conference in January 2011.