Nevada High School (Missouri)
| Nevada High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
800 W. Hickory St , 64772 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°50′41″N 94°21′59″W / 37.844850°N 94.366427°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| School district | Nevada R-V School District |
| Principal | Robert Miner |
| Teaching staff | 44.25 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 725 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.38:1[1] |
| Color(s) | Crimson and grey |
| Athletics conference | Big 8 Conference |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Affiliation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | sites |
Nevada High School is a public high school located in Nevada, Missouri. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the Nevada R-V School District.
History[edit]
The school held its first graduation ceremony in 1881.[2]
Academics[edit]
NHS offers Advanced Placement classes; about one-tenth of the student body partakes in an AP class.[3]
Athletics[edit]
Nevada's athletic teams are nicknamed the Tigers and compete in the Big 8 Conference.[4]
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Golf (boys) | 1935 |
| Softball | 2010 |
| Track and field (girls) | 1994 |
Performing arts[edit]
NHS fields three competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Soundsational Singers" and "Vocal Fusion" as well as the all-female "Treble Effects".[6] Since 1990, the program has also hosted an annual competition.[7]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Ed Emery, politician[8]
- Brett Merriman, professional baseball player[9]
- Bill Phelps, politician[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "NEVADA HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ "Nevada (Mo.) High School". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. May 22, 1896. Retrieved October 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nevada High in Nevada, MO". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ Resnick, Matt (October 23, 2020). "Lady Tigers edged in Crossover Showdown". Nevada Daily Mail. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ "Nevada High School State Championships". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Nevada High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ Sherwinski, Adam (March 24, 2019). "Nevada High School provides opportunity for local show choirs to show off their skills". KSN Four States. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ Jernigan, Floyd (March 17, 2015). "Emery assailed on tenure, teacher evaluations, retirement fund". Nevada Daily Mail. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ "Nevada High School Wall of Fame inductees announced". Fort Scott Tribune. February 27, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ Resnick, Matt (July 12, 2017). "Bill Phelps: From Nevada High athlete to political star". Nevada Daily Mail. Retrieved October 31, 2020.