Jenks High School is a secondary school located within Tulsa County in Jenks, Oklahoma, United States. It is a part of Jenks Public Schools, which first opened the high school location in 1955 and completing the junior and senior high school in 1959.[3] The high school has over 2,800 students in grades 10–12. With the attached Freshman Academy, the high school campus has over 3,600 students.
| Jenks High School | |
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 Jenks logo | |
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205 East B Street , Oklahoma 74037 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-Educational, Public, Secondary |
| Motto | "A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow" |
| Established | 1955 |
| School district | Jenks Public Schools |
| Authority | OSDE |
| Principal | David Beiler |
| Faculty | 188.85 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Number of students | 3,547 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.78[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon & White |
| Athletics conference | 6A District 1 |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Rival | Union High School |
| USNWR ranking | 8,485[2] |
| Newspaper | The Trojan Torch |
| Yearbook | The Trojan |
| Website | www |
The school district (of which this is the sole comprehensive high school) includes most of Jenks and portions of the south side of Tulsa.[4]
Demographics
editAs of 2017, the average household income in the district was $100,600, compared with the state average of $65,400.[5] As of 2018, 54% of students are white, 7% are Native American, 7% are black, 11% are Asian, and 13% are Hispanic, and 7% are more than one race. [6]
Academics
editJenks High School regularly has the most National Merit Scholars of any public school in the state, including 20 in 2016.[7] The school has produced three presidential scholars since 2001.[8] The college-going rate was 63.8%, compared with the state average of 50.9%. The average ACT test score was 23.8, compared with the state average of 20.8 and the national average of 21. [6]
Athletics and OSSAA sponsored activities
editJenks football program won the 3A state championship in 1979 followed by a 5A state championship in 1982, and the Oklahoma 6A high school football championship in 1993, 1996–2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2012–2015, 2020, and 2021 for a total of 18 state championships.[9] The 1997 team, led by Allan Trimble, went 14–0 and outscored its opponents 535–118 and is considered one of the greatest high school football teams in the history of Oklahoma.[10] R. Perry Beaver served as head football coach from 1977 to 1991.
Jenks High School football has produced NFL players Rocky Calmus, Sean Mahan, Garrett Mills, Phillip Dillard, Jerry Wisne, and Chase Beeler among others. Jenks High School baseball has produced MLB all-star Josh Johnson.[11]
The Trojan athletic and non-athletic programs have won 189 state championships in various Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) sponsored sports and non-athletic events, as well as state championships in non-OSSAA sports such as gymnastics, hockey, rugby, and lacrosse.
The following table is of the OSSAA sports and OSSAA non-athletic events in which the school compete, as well as the years, if any, during which the school's team won the state championship[12]
| Sport/Event | Number of championship wins | Years won | Earliest win | Latest win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Bowl | 5 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2022, 2023 | 2008 | 2023 |
| Baseball | 4 | 1997, 2000, 2002, 2021 | 1997 | 2021 |
| Boys Basketball | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Girls Basketball | 5 | 1991, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 | 1991 | 2004 |
| Cheerleading | 2 | 2010, 2019 | 2010 | 2019 |
| Boys Cross Country | 15 | 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | 1984 | 2015 |
| Girls Cross Country | 16 | 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2021 | 1985 | 2021 |
| Debate[citation needed] | 4 | 2003, 2007, 2012, 2015 | 2003 | 2015 |
| Football | 18 | 1979, 1982, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021 | 1979 | 2021 |
| Boys Golf | 8 | 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | 1994 | 2004 |
| Girls Golf | 15 | 1982, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2022 | 1982 | 2022 |
| Boys Soccer | 6 | 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2006, 2019 | 1987 | 2019 |
| Girls Soccer | 9 | 1988, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 | 1988 | 2009 |
| Fastpitch Softball | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Slowpitch Softball | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Boys Swimming | 19 | 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | 1991 | 2022 |
| Girls Swimming | 13 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020, 2021, 2023 | 1990 | 2023 |
| Boys Tennis | 16 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2022 | 1991 | 2022 |
| Girls Tennis | 18 | 1986, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 | 1986 | 2017 |
| Boys Track | 7 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2014 | 1999 | 2014 |
| Girls Track | 8 | 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2015, 2021, 2022 | 1995 | 2022 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 1996, 1997, 2006, 2014, 2021, 2023 | 1996 | 2023 |
| Volleyball (Boys) | 5 | 1978, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986 | 1978 | 1986 |
| Wrestling | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| One Act Play | 2 | 1986, 1988 | 1986 | 1988 |
Music
editMarching band
editThe Jenks Trojan Pride Marching Band has participated in the 2016 and 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.[13][14] It also participated in the Bandfest at Pasadena City College on December 30, 2015.[15]
In November 2018, Trojan Pride was a first-time finalist in the Bands of America Grand Nationals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.[16]
Show choir
editJHS has two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender Trojanaires and the all-female Trojan Spirit.[17] Trojanaires has made it to national-level competitions.[18]
Orchestra
editJHS has 3 orchestras including strings, concert, and chamber.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
edit- Thomas Hatch, MLB & NPB Pitcher
- Darwin Thompson, NFL football player
- Chase Beeler, NFL football player
- Jennifer Berry, Miss America 2006
- Jim Bridenstine, U.S. House of Representative member, 2013–2018; NASA Administrator, 2018-current
- Trey Callaway, Hollywood writer/producer/showrunner
- Rocky Calmus, NFL football player
- Brad Carson, U.S. House of Representatives member, 2001 to 2005
- Phillip Dillard, NFL football player
- Georgia Frazier, Miss Oklahoma 2015
- Alecia Holden, contestant on the 32nd season of Survivor
- Brian Chad Johnson, TV personality[19]
- Josh Johnson, MLB All-Star pitcher for the Florida/Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres.
- Ben Lamb, professional poker player
- Sean Mahan, NFL football player
- Garrett Mills, NFL football player
- Brian Nhira, contestant on season 10 of The Voice
- Steven Parker, NFL football player[20]
- Brian Presley, actor
- Jerry Wisne, NFL football player
- AleXa (real name Alexandra Christine Schneiderman), K-pop idol under ZB Label.
Sources
edit- ^ a b c "JENKS HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Jenks High School". U.S. News. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Jenks | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture". Oklahoma Historical Society | OHS. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tulsa County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Reports ok.us
- ^ a b "Jenks High School in Jenks, OK". US News Best High Schools. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Tulsa area National Merit Scholars announced | Tulsa World". Archived from the original on 2012-10-14.
- ^ "Presidential Scholars". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
- ^ "History of Football". Archived from the original on 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ^ Berry Tramel, "Top 100 Sports Teams in Oklahoma History" Archived 2010-06-19 at the Wayback Machine, The Oklahoman, July 29, 2007.
- ^ "Josh Johnson is right on pitch in the major leagues". 24 May 2010.
- ^ http://www.ossaa.com/Champions.aspx Click 'Select by School' and Select 'Jenks'
- ^ Archer, Kim (August 30, 2014). "Jenks High School band invited to play in 2016 Rose Parade". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Brannon, Jayden (2023-10-13). "Jenks High School Band Chosen To March in 2024 Rose Parade". www.newson6.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "2015/2016 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos". Marching.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Broken Arrow, Jenks bands place at Nationals". KJRH. November 11, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Jenks High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Archer, Kim (April 9, 2011). "Jenks show choir to compete at inaugural national contest". PressReader. Tulsa World. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Sherrow, Rita (May 13, 2016). "Tulsan competes for 'The Bachelorette' this season; Is he the new 'villain'?". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ Lewis, Barry (December 29, 2013). "Steven Parker, Jenks: Tulsa World All-State Player of the Year". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- Champions ossaa.com