Clear Springs High School

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.

Clear Springs High School
Address
501 Palomino Lane

League City
,
Texas
77573

United States
Information
TypePublic High School
Established2007
School districtClear Creek Independent School District
SuperintendentEric Williams
CEEB code444-082
PrincipalMichael Houston
Staff158.75 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,815 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.73[1]
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)      Blue, Black, Silver
SongClear Springs Alma Mater
Title
AthleticsUIL 6A
Athletics conferenceUIL Region III District 24-6A
SportsFootball
Wrestling
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Cross Country
Water Polo
Tennis
Golf
Mascot"Lightning"
Team nameChargers
RivalClear Creek High School
AccreditationsExemplary
NewspaperMane Street Standard
YearbookThe Frontline
Communities servedLeague City
Friendswood
Music RegionUIL/TMEA Region 17 6A
WebsiteOfficial website

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.[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. Clear Springs High School is ranked #1834 nationally.

Demographics

As of the 2014–2015 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 2,468 students enrolled was as follows:[3]

  • African American – 10.3%
  • Hispanic – 25.3%
  • White – 53.2%
  • American Indian – 0.2%
  • Asian – 7.2%
  • Pacific Islander – 0%
  • Two or more races – 3.8%
  • Economically Disadvantaged – 14.7%
  • Limited English Proficiency – 1.7%

Academics

In 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked the school 165th in Texas based on college readiness and state exam scores.[4]

Fine arts

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 four concert ensembles: the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Cadet Band.

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, the orchestra has received top honors with all of its groups in UIL evaluation.

Extracurricular activities

Honor societies[5]

Clubs[5]

Feeder patterns

Clear Springs High School's approved attendance boundaries have been in effect since fall 2007.[6]

Elementary schools[7]
  • Bauerschlag
  • Campbell
  • Gilmore
  • Hall
  • League City
  • Ross
  • Greene (partial)
  • Landolt (partial)

Intermediate schools[8]
  • Creekside
  • Brookside (Science Magnet Program, partial)
  • Victory Lakes (partial)
  • League City (WAVE program)
  • Seabrook (Science Magnet program)

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

References
  1. "Clear Srings H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  2. "Clear Creek ISD Historical Bond and Capital Purchases" (PDF). Clear Creek ISD. 16 Sep 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 22 Aug 2015.
  3. "Clear Creek ISD Campus Improvement Plan 2014–2015" (PDF). Clear Creek ISD. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 Aug 2015.
  4. "Clear Springs High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  5. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-04. Retrieved 2014-09-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-02-11. Retrieved 2006-11-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2008-09-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2008-09-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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