Tiyan High School (THS) is a senior high school in Barrigada, Guam.[1] It is a part of the Guam Department of Education.
| Tiyan High School | |
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13-15 Mariner Ave , 96913 United States | |
| Coordinates | 13°28′41″N 144°48′12″E / 13.4780°N 144.8033°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Opened | August 14, 2014 |
| School district | Guam Department of Education |
| Principal | Sophia Duenas |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 (2024-2025) |
| Color(s) | Black, White, and Gold |
| Team name | Titans |
| Website | sites |
The school district encompasses students from the villages of Adelup, Anigua, Barrigada, Barrigada Heights, Hagåtña, Macheche, Asan-Maina, Mogfog, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Tiyan[2]
The school first opened in August 2014, making it the newest high school to open on the island.[3] Approximately 1,400 students were scheduled to attend the school on opening day.[2] It opened with a practice gymnasium. Construction on the school's full-size gymnasium began in 2015. The full-size gym is being built for $14.4 million, or $576,218.61 each year for 25 years.[3] The full-size gym was completed in December 2015, being the primary location for basketball and volleyball games at the campus. [4]
Student life
editAcademics
editIn accordance with Guam Education Board policy, Tiyan High students are required to have 24 credits and 75 service learning hours in order to graduate. Tiyan High School is notable for being the only "model career academy" school on the island, as recognized by the National Career Academy Coalition.[5] All three academies at the school received model status designations during this accreditation.
Students also participate in academic competitions such as the Academic Challenge Bowl and mock trial.
Athletics
editTiyan High School participates in the GDOE-sanctioned Interscholastic Sports Association array of sports for both boys and girls divisions. Sports available at the school include cross country, bowling, football, soccer, track and field, baseball, softball, rugby, basketball, volleyball, dance, and cheer. The boys volleyball team won the ISA League Title three years in a row from 2021-2023. [6] The dance team placed in several categories during its first year of competition.[7]
Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC)
editTiyan High School started offering an Air Force JROTC program to its students in SY 2017-2018. The unit is officially designated under unit number GU-2017-1st. Under the AFJROTC program, cadets develop leadership skills, discipline, and time-management skills. In SY 2024-2025, Tiyan's AFJROTC unit achieved the highest possible inspection grade, receiving an "Exceeds Standards" on their official unit evaluation.[8]
References
edit- ^ "HOME OF THE TITANS! > Contact us at ths<>@<>gdoe<>.<>net" (Archive). Tiyan High School. Retrieved on February 14, 2015. "Administration Building (I-Bldg) 13-15 Mariner Ave. Barrigada,. Gu. 96929"
- ^ a b "Guam DOE: Tiyan High School on Track to Open in Time for 2014-2015 School Year" (Archive). Pacific News Center. April 22, 201. Retrieved on February 14, 2015.
- ^ a b Paine, Malorie. "Guam school breaks ground on new gym." Associated Press at the Washington Times. January 25, 2015. p. 1 (Archive). Retrieved on February 14, 2015. See also at (Archive) Fox News.
- ^ Office of the Governor (December 21, 2015). "New gym at Tiyan High boosts holiday excitement". Website of the Office of the Governor of Guam. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Tiyan High School gets 'model career academy' recognition from National Career Academy Coalition". The Pacific Daily News. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Lujan, Patrick (May 15, 2023). "Titans three-peat in boys volleyball against Bulldogs". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "ADF ISA's large group dance competition on Saturday at Tiyan High School". Pacific Daily News. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Tiyan High's Air Force Junior ROTC receives "exceeds standards" inspection rating". KUAM News. February 28, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
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