Stamford High School (Texas)

Stamford High School
Address
700 E Reynolds
Stamford, Texas, 79553-5701
United States
Information
School type Public High School
School district Stamford Independent School District
Principal Jim Raughton
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 179[1]  (2010)
Color(s)           Blue & White
Athletics conference UIL Class A
Mascot Bulldogs
Website

Stamford High School is a 1A public high school located in Stamford, Texas (USA). It is part of the Stamford Independent School District located in north central Jones County. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Athletics

The Stamford Bulldogs compete in the following sports:

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball

State Titles

  • Football^ - [3]
    • 1955(2A), 1956(2A), 1958(2A), 1959 (2A), 2012 (1A/D1)
  • Boys Golf - [4]
    • 1954(1A)
  • Boys Track - [5]
    • 1957(1A), 1997(2A), 2009 (1A)

^Stamford was stripped of the 1959 Class AA state football championship by the UIL resulting in Brady winning by forfeit 2-0. (the actual score was 19-14 Stamford). This was the first and, as of 2008, one of only two instances where a Texas state football championship was awarded via forfeit.[6]

State Finalists

  • Football –
    • 2011(1A/D1)
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References

  1. ^ Texas Tribune
  2. ^ "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. 
  3. ^ Lone Star Football Network
  4. ^ UIL Centennial Webpage
  5. ^ UIL Centennial Webpage
  6. ^ Dave Campbell's Texas Football, 2008 edition, page 362
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