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Coordinates: 32°13′57″N 95°12′50″W / 32.23250°N 95.21389°W / 32.23250; -95.21389
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Not to be confused with White House High School or Whitehorse High School.
Whitehouse High School
Address
Map
901 East Main Street

Whitehouse
,
Texas
75791-3130

United States
Coordinates32°13′57″N 95°12′50″W / 32.23250°N 95.21389°W / 32.23250; -95.21389
Information
School typePublic high school
MottoStudents First
Established1904
School districtWhitehouse Independent School District
PrincipalWilliam Ripley
Teaching staff102.53 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,532 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.94[1]
Color(s)    Maroon & White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAAAA (5A)
MascotWildcats
YearbookThe Wildcat
WebsiteWhitehouse High School website

Whitehouse High School is a public high school in Whitehouse, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and is part of the Whitehouse Independent School District in Smith County. In 2018, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

History

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Whitehouse High School was built in 2000, the high school at the time became the Junior High.[2]

In 2024, Whitehouse High School became involved in a federal lawsuit filed by a parent, Miranda Wilt, alleging negligence and civil rights violations concerning her two disabled children. The lawsuit claims that the district and specific staff members failed to provide adequate supervision and care as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), leading to injuries and emotional harm. Additional allegations include instances of bullying, improper restraint techniques, and retaliation against the parent for raising concerns about her children’s treatment. [3]

Athletics

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The Whitehouse Wildcats compete in the following sports:

State titles

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The Wildcat boys' basketball team won 1977-78 2A basketball state title.[5]

Tennis State Champions: 1980 - Kelly Kniffen (3A Singles) 1982 - Dave & Chris Tibbetts (3A Doubles) 1983 - Chris Tibbetts & Mark Hagen (3A Doubles) 1984 - Dave Tibbetts (3A Singles) 1985 - Chris Tibbetts (3A Singles)[6]

Band

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The band's accomplishments include:[citation needed]

  • U.I.L. Marching Competition Winners 33 Consecutive Years[7]
    • 1989–present
  • U.I.L Concert and Sighting Reading 26 years sweepstakes
    • 1989–present

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "WHITEHOUSE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Constantine, Sophia (2018-06-28). "Alumni saying goodbye to old Whitehouse ISD High School". www.kltv.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ Bridgeforth, Donovan (2024-10-09). "FEDERAL LAWSUIT: 100 Page Document Alleges Whitehouse ISD Negligence, Civil Rights Violations Involving Disabled Students". TXAN 24 News. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  4. ^ Caples, Alivia. "Powerlifting". Paw Prints Online. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  5. ^ League, University Interscholastic. "1977-1978 2A Boys Basketball State Results — Basketball — University Interscholastic League (UIL)". www.uiltexas.org. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  6. ^ League, University Interscholastic. "Tennis Historical Archives — University Interscholastic League (UIL)". www.uiltexas.org. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  7. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  8. ^ Whitehouse shining star Jermod McCoy 'going places'
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