Algoma High School is a public high school in Algoma, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Algoma School District.
| Algoma High School | |
|---|---|
 The school in 2020 | |
| Address | |
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1715 Division Street , 54201 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°35′50″N 87°26′45″W / 44.5972°N 87.4458°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1885 |
| School district | Algoma School District |
| NCES School ID | 550015000016[1] |
| Principal | Nick Cochart |
| Teaching staff | 22.51 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 325 (2018–2019)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.44[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics conference | Packerland Conference |
| Nickname | Wolves |
| Newspaper | Way of the Wolves |
| Yearbook | Scroll of the Wolves |
| Website | www |
History
editAlgoma High School opened in 1885. It was housed with the grade school in various different buildings, including a Public Works Administration building. In 1966, a referendum to build a new school passed, with that building opening in 1969.[2]
The school began a mentoring program in 2018; the Wolf Den program and a separate Wolf Tech technical education and vocational program were features of an award-winning All-America City Award presentation in 2020.[3][4]
Athletics
editThe school's athletic teams are known as the Wolves, and compete in the Packerland Conference, an affiliate of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. The Wolves have won six state championships:
| Year | Division/Class | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | Track and field (Girls) |
| 2013 | 4 | Softball |
| 2013 | 4 | Basketball (Girls) |
| 1986 | C | Basketball (Girls) |
| 1983 | B | Baseball |
| 1981 | B | Basketball (Girls) |
Performing arts
editAlgoma had a competitive marching band in the late 1920s.[6]
Notable alumni
edit- Richard W. Fellows, United States Air Force officer[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Algoma High (550015000016)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ "History of the Algoma Public School System". Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Clough, Christopher (February 27, 2019). "Algoma high schoolers mentor young students in Wolf Den, Wolves and Pups programs". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Clough, Christopher (August 25, 2020). "Algoma named an All-America City for the Live Algoma community wellness initiative". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "State Team Championships". Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "2,000 Youngsters to Participate in Band Tournament". Green Bay Press-Gazette. March 20, 1928. Retrieved October 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "USAF Biography Page". Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
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