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== Campus ==
== Campus ==
The campus includes a main building with library, cafeteria, art, band, and choral rooms. The school was approved and funded in 2005. An athletic complex includes a football stadium, baseball field, softball field, track and field facilities and a band practice field.
The campus includes a main building with library, cafeteria, art, band, and choral rooms. The school was approved and funded in 2005. An athletic complex includes a football stadium, baseball field, softball field, track and field facilities, and a band practice field.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

Revision as of 06:30, 29 December 2017

Spanish Fort High School
Spanish Fort High School's main building
Address
Map
1 Plaza de Toros

,
36527

United States
Coordinates30°41′20″N 87°51′14″W / 30.688769°N 87.853781°W / 30.688769; -87.853781
Information
School typePublic
Opened2005
School districtBaldwin County Public Schools
PrincipalBrian Williamson
Teaching staff58.58 (on a FTE basis)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,072 (2014–2015)
Student to teacher ratio18.30
Campus typeRural:Fringe
Color(s)Red and Black   
NicknameToros
Websitewww.bcbe.org/sfhs
[1]

Spanish Fort High School is a high school in Spanish Fort, Alabama, United States that was founded in 2005 and graduated its first class in 2008. The school serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Baldwin County Public Schools.

Campus

The campus includes a main building with library, cafeteria, art, band, and choral rooms. The school was approved and funded in 2005. An athletic complex includes a football stadium, baseball field, softball field, track and field facilities, and a band practice field.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,072 students enrolled for 2014–2015 was:

  • Male - 53.0%
  • Female - 47.0%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.7%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.6%
  • Black - 10.5%
  • Hispanic - 3.5%
  • White - 82.9%
  • Multiracial - 0.7%

14.8% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[1]

Athletics

Spanish Fort High School is classified as a 6A school by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The school's nickname is the Toros and the school colors are red and black. The following sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Bowling (boys and girls)
  • Cheerleading (girls)
  • Competitive cheer (girls)
  • Cross country (boys and girls)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (boys and girls)
  • Soccer (boys and girls)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swimming and diving (boys and girls)
  • Tennis (boys and girls)
  • Track and field (boys and girls)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

The school won the state football championship in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015.[3][4] Spanish Fort won the state 5A baseball playoffs in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014.[5] In 2009 the school took top state honors in Track and Field competition.[6] In 2012, the Spanish Fort girls were the 5A state champions in Soccer[7]

In 2017, the University of South Florida sent a letter allegeing that the SFHS fighting bull logo was identical to the USF logo but with different colors. SFHS agreed to change the logo starting with the 2017–2018 school year.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Spanish Fort High Sch". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Spanish Fort High School". app.c2cschools.com. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. ^ Culpepper, Ben (December 5, 2013). "Spanish Fort cruises to 5A state title, beats Muscle Shoals 35-14". abc3340.com. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  4. ^ "Football Past State Champions". Alabama High School Athletic Association. Retrieved November 17, 2013.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Baseball Past State Champions". Alabama High School Athletic Association. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)[dead link]
  6. ^ "Track and Field Past State Champions". Alabama High School Athletic Association. Retrieved November 23, 2013.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Girls Soccer Past State Champions". Alabama High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Scheurich, Hal. "University demands Spanish Fort High School stop using Toros logo". fox10tv.com. Retrieved 29 December 2017.