Clear Springs High School | |
Streetaddress: | 501 Palomino Lane |
Zipcode: | 77573 |
Country: | USA |
Superintendent: | Karen Engle |
Principal: | Mandy Scott |
Teaching Staff: | 153.15 (FTE) |
Ratio: | 17.84 |
Enrollment: | 2,732 (2022-2023)[1] |
Grades: | 9–12 |
Athletics: | UIL 6A |
Conference: | UIL Region III District 24-6A |
Free Label: | Music Region |
Free Text: | UIL/TMEA Region 17 6A |
Mascot: | "Lightning" |
Team Name: | Chargers |
School Colours: | Blue, Black, Silver |
Yearbook: | The Frontline |
Newspaper: | Mane Street Standard |
Established: | 2007 |
Website: | Official website |
Ceeb: | 444-082 |
Clear Springs High School (CSHS) is an American public high school located in League City, Texas. It is one of seven high schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD). The school opened in 2007 serving most of League City west of Interstate 45 and part of the Harris County portion of Friendswood.
The construction of Clear Springs High School was approved by voters in the Clear Creek Independent School District during a 2004 bond election at a cost of $65,257,412.[2]
Clear Springs High School opened for the 2007–2008 school year taking its zoning from areas previously served by Clear Creek High School and Clear Brook High School. In its initial year, Clear Springs was attended only by ninth and tenth graders, adding an additional grade level each year. The first graduating class was the Class of 2010.
As of the 2019–2020 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 2,815 students enrolled was as follows:[3]
In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked the school #240 in Texas and #2602 nationally based on college readiness and state exam scores.[4]
They have an award-winning computer science program with multiple appearances in Region UIL.
Clear Springs produces a full-length musical every year which is entered into the Tommy Tune Awards. The show is produced and operated across the Choir, Theatre, and Technical Theatre departments.
There are three concert ensembles: the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. In the fall, there is a competitive marching band and color guard. The Wind Ensemble has twice been recognized by the national Mark of Excellence Award by the National Wind Band Honors project.
The Charger Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra, in collaboration with the Charger Band Program as of the academic year of 2012-2013. There are four String groups: Chamber I, Chamber II, Symphony, and Philharmonic. For the last several years, the orchestra has received top honors with all of its groups in UIL evaluation.
Clear Springs High School's approved attendance boundaries have been in effect since fall 2007.[6]
In-District Transfers:Students living within the Clear Creek Independent School District zoning boundaries, but not within the Clear Springs High School zoning boundaries, can apply for an In-District Transfer to be able to attend Clear Springs High School. Transfers must be approved by District Officials and may be granted for the following reasons:
Transfers will be granted based on the individual student and can be revoked if the student presents a problem to their new campus.[8]
college softball player[9]
professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association.
wide receiver for the Texas A&M Aggies[10]