Algoma High School
| Algoma High School | |
|---|---|
 The school in 2020 | |
| Address | |
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1715 Division Street , 54201 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°35′50″N 87°26′45″W / 44.5972°N 87.4458°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1885 |
| School district | Algoma School District |
| NCES School ID | 550015000016[1] |
| Principal | Nick Cochart |
| Teaching staff | 24.25 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 280 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.55[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics conference | Packerland Conference |
| Nickname | Wolves |
| Newspaper | Way of the Wolves |
| Yearbook | Scroll of the Wolves |
| Website | www |
Algoma High School is a public high school in Algoma, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Algoma School District.
History
[edit]Algoma High School opened in 1885. It was housed with the grade school in various different buildings, including a Public Works Administration building. In 1966, a referendum to build a new school passed, with that building opening in 1969.[2]
The school began a mentoring program in 2018; the Wolf Den program and a separate Wolf Tech technical education and vocational program were features of an award-winning All-America City Award presentation in 2020.[3][4]
Athletics
[edit]The school's athletic teams are known as the Wolves, and compete in the Packerland Conference, an affiliate of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. The Wolves have won six state championships:
| Year | Division/Class | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | Track and field (Girls) |
| 2013 | 4 | Softball |
| 2013 | 4 | Basketball (Girls) |
| 1986 | C | Basketball (Girls) |
| 1983 | B | Baseball |
| 1981 | B | Basketball (Girls) |
Performing arts
[edit]Algoma had a competitive marching band in the late 1920s.[6]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Richard W. Fellows, United States Air Force officer[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Algoma High (550015000016)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "History of the Algoma Public School System". Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Clough, Christopher (February 27, 2019). "Algoma high schoolers mentor young students in Wolf Den, Wolves and Pups programs". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Clough, Christopher (August 25, 2020). "Algoma named an All-America City for the Live Algoma community wellness initiative". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "State Team Championships". Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "2,000 Youngsters to Participate in Band Tournament". Green Bay Press-Gazette. March 20, 1928. Retrieved October 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "USAF Biography Page". Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
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External links
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