Carl Wunsche Sr. High School

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Carl Wunsche Sr. High School
Location
900 Wunsche Loop

Spring
,
Harris County
,
Texas
77373

United States
Coordinates30°04′48″N 95°25′36″W / 30.079990°N 95.426720°W / 30.079990; -95.426720Coordinates: 30°04′48″N 95°25′36″W / 30.079990°N 95.426720°W / 30.079990; -95.426720
Information
School typePublic school (U.S.)
PrincipalAndria Schur
Teaching staff102.16 (FTE)[2]
Enrollment1,473 (2018-2019)[1]
Student to teacher ratio11.74[2]
Color(s)Bronze, Black & White
     
MascotPhoenix
WebsiteOfficial Website

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School is a career academy high school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. Wunsche is in the Spring Independent School District and serves grades 9 through 12. Students who currently attend Dekaney High School, Spring High School and Westfield High School are allowed to attend Wunsche. As of 2017, about 850 students attend the school.[3] The first official class of Wunsche graduated in 2019.

Educational programs[]

Wunsche High School has many trade-related courses for students who are seeking more information and education in different areas. These areas include veterinary science, dentistry, robotics, cooking, and legal studies.[4]

Students attending Wunsch select one of four areas of specialization, including:

Because of the school's focus on vocation, the school does not offer any athletic activities; students wishing to participate are provided with transportation back at their zoned campuses (either Dekaney, Spring, or Westfield).[5]

Academic performance[]

For the 2018–2019 school year, the school received an A grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 90 out of 100. The school received an A grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 91) and School Progress (score of 91), and a B grade in Closing the Gaps (score of 86). The school received all of the seven possible distinction designations.[6]

Demographics[]

In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 1,473 students. 26.6% were African American, 5.7% were Asian, 56.1% were Hispanic, 0.8% were American Indian, 9.2% were White, and 1.6% were two or more races. 64.5% of students were Economically Disadvantaged, 8.7% were English Language Learners, and 4.5% received Special Education services.[1]

Awards and distinctions[]

The school's main building, constructed in 2006, was recognized in 2007 by the with the James D. MacConnell Award, an international annual design award for outstanding new educational facilities.[5][7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Profile: Carl Wunsche SR H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b CARL WUNSCHE SR H S
  3. ^ "Carl Wunsche Sr High School". HAR.com. 2017. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  4. ^ "Programs offer gateway to technical careers, college". Chron. 2015-01-31. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  5. ^ a b "Spring ISD expands Wunsche Sr. High to four-year campus". Chron. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  6. ^ Overview: Carl Wunsche SR H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  7. ^ "James D. MacConnell Past Winners". Council of Educational Facility Planners International. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2018-05-03.

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