Clear Springs High School

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{{Infobox school

| name = Clear Springs High School

| image = Clear Springs High School (League City, Texas).jpg

| imagesize =

| caption =

| streetaddress = 501 Palomino Lane

| city = League City

| state = Texas

| zipcode = 77573

| country = USA

| district = Clear Creek Independent School District

| coordinates =

| superintendent = Karen Engle

| principal = Mandy Scott

| faculty =

| teaching_staff = 153.15 (FTE)

| ratio = 17.84

| type = Public High School

| enrollment = 2,732 (2022-2023){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=481428011984|title=CLEAR SPRINGS HS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=October 20, 2024}}

| grades = 9–12

| language = English

| campus =

| campus type =

| athletics = UIL 6A

| conference = UIL Region III District 24-6A

| free_label = Music Region

| free_text = UIL/TMEA Region 17 6A

| slogan =

| song = Clear Springs Alma Mater
Title

| motto =

| rival = Clear Creek High School

| mascot = "Lightning"

| mascot image =

| sports = Football
Wrestling
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Cross Country
Water Polo
Tennis
Golf

| team_name = Chargers

| nickname =

| school_colours = {{Color box|Blue|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|Black|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|Silver|border=darkgray}} Blue, Black, Silver

| yearbook = The Frontline

| publication =

| newspaper = Mane Street Standard

| established = 2007

| accreditations = Exemplary

| communities = League City
Friendswood

| website = [https://clearsprings.ccisd.net Official website]

| ceeb = 444-082

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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.

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History

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.{{Cite web|url = http://www.ccisd.net/docs/2013-bond/historical_bond_expenditures_by_type.pdf?sfvrsn=0|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130902224924/http://ccisd.net/docs/2013-bond/historical_bond_expenditures_by_type.pdf?sfvrsn=0|url-status = dead|archive-date = 2 September 2013|title = Clear Creek ISD Historical Bond and Capital Purchases|date = 16 Sep 2012|access-date = 22 Aug 2015|publisher = Clear Creek ISD}}

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.

Demographics

As of the 2019–2020 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 2,815 students enrolled was as follows:{{Cite web |title=About Us - Clear Springs High School |url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1642711087/ccisdnet/clnx48tlqynlq7ilw8h3/ClearSpringsHS.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630185437/https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1642711087/ccisdnet/clnx48tlqynlq7ilw8h3/ClearSpringsHS.pdf |archive-date=30 June 2022 |access-date=30 June 2022 |publisher=Clear Springs High School}}

  • White – 51.3%
  • Hispanic – 27.0%
  • Asian – 9.0%
  • African American – 7.9%
  • Two or More Races – 4.4%
  • Native American – 0.2%
  • Pacific Islander – 0.2%
  • Economically Disadvantaged – 11.4%

Academics

In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked the school #240 in Texas and #2602 nationally based on college readiness and state exam scores.{{cite web |title=Clear Springs High School |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/districts/clear-creek-independent-school-district/clear-springs-high-school-18819 |access-date=July 12, 2022 |publisher=U.S. News & World Report}}

They have an award-winning computer science program with multiple appearances in Region UIL.

Fine arts

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=Musical theatre=

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.

=Band=

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.

=Orchestra=

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{{when|date=January 2022}}, the orchestra has received top honors with all of its groups in UIL evaluation.

Extracurricular activities

=Honor societies=

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{{cite web |title=Clubs & Organizations - Clear Springs High School |url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1636435977/ccisdnet/pylhy7pwdxbjrsdbos5r/CSHSClubs.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825222853/https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1636435977/ccisdnet/pylhy7pwdxbjrsdbos5r/CSHSClubs.pdf |archive-date=2022-08-25 |access-date=2022-08-25}}

=Clubs=

Feeder patterns

Clear Springs High School's approved attendance boundaries have been in effect since fall 2007.{{cite web |url=http://www.ccisd.net/community_05/district_committees/listing/sbac.html |title=Clear Creek Independent School District |access-date=2006-11-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20060211051144/http://www.ccisd.net/community_05/district_committees/listing/sbac.html |archive-date=2006-02-11 }}

=Elementary schools=

  • Bauerschlag
  • Campbell
  • Gilmore
  • Hall
  • League City
  • Ross
  • Greene (partial)
  • Landolt (partial)

{{cite web|url=http://www.ccisd.net/campus_05/attendance_boundries/sbac/Elementary06_07/New_Elementary_Boundaries_06_07.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-09-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227013600/http://www.ccisd.net/campus_05/attendance_boundries/sbac/Elementary06_07/New_Elementary_Boundaries_06_07.pdf |archive-date=2009-02-27 }}

=Intermediate schools=

  • Creekside
  • Brookside (Science Magnet Program, partial)
  • Victory Lakes (partial)
  • League City (WAVE program)
  • Seabrook (Science Magnet program)

{{cite web|url=http://www.ccisd.net/campus_05/attendance_boundries/sbac/Intermediate/New_Intermediate_Boundaries_Final.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-09-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227013555/http://www.ccisd.net/campus_05/attendance_boundries/sbac/Intermediate/New_Intermediate_Boundaries_Final.pdf |archive-date=2009-02-27 }}

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:

  • Transportation Conflicts
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Engineering Program
  • Sports
  • Dance/ Drill Team
  • Band and Other Fine Arts

Transfers will be granted based on the individual student and can be revoked if the student presents a problem to their new campus.

Notable alumni

= Sports =

See also

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