The Southland College Preparatory Charter High School (SCPHS; also known as Southland College Prep, Southland College Prep High School, or simply Southland) is a College Preparatory Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois. The school serves the communities of Richton Park, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Olympia Fields, and Park Forest.[1][2][3]
| Southland College Preparatory Charter High School | |
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| Location | |
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United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°29′02″N 87°43′41″W / 41.484°N 87.728°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive Public High School, Charter |
| Established | August 19, 2010 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Blondean Y. Davis |
| Principal | Dr. Corey Levy |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 500 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Maroon White |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Website | [1] |
History
editSouthland College Preparatory Charter High School was formed in 2010 by Dr. Blondean Y. Davis as an alternative for students of Rich Township High School District 227. Beginning with fewer than 125 students, the school has its origins in O.W. Huth Middle School. By April, 2011 the freshman inaugural class had moved into the newly renovated school and district office. Previously a Prudential Insurance calling center, the purchase and renovation of the building totaled more than $10 million.[4] Despite several attempts by District 227 officials to close the charter school and appeals made to the Illinois Court of Appeals, the charter school has remained open.[5]
Student Programs
editSouthland College Prep competes in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) competitions.[6] The school has a Speech team, which has placed at state finals, and a Dramatic Duet Acting championship in 2013.[7] The speech team also went on to place first at the IHSA state tournament in 2017 and 2018. The Southland band program has amassed four IHSA Division I Superior Performance titles.[8] In 2014, Southland was in the IHSA Individual Boys Bowling Final competition.[9] In 2017, the Speech team won state in Group Interpretation for their performance of the movie Hidden Figures.[10]
Alumni
editTim Barnes (2016 Graduate), was the Rookie of the Year in the ABA Semi Professional Basketball League for the Windy City Groove. [11]
MajTNC (2023 Graduate), Musical Artist
Shot By Rxllo (2023 Graduate), Music Video Director
References
edit- ^ "Southland College Preparatory Charter High School". trulia.com.
- ^ Nolan, Mike (3 April 2011). "Southland Charter High School moves into new home". SouthtownStar.
- ^ Barry, Richard (3 September 2011). "Southland College Prep Doubles Enrollment, Expands Faculty, Adds New Programs". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Toner, Casey (February 4, 2011). "School charters a new course". Southtown Star. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014.
- ^ Toner, Casey (December 30, 2011). "Appeals court rules in favor of Southland Charter School". Southtown Star. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014.
- ^ "IHSA Richton Park (Southland College Prep Charter)". www.ihsa.org.
- ^ "Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Juniors Are IHSA Speech State Champs". 19 February 2013.
- ^ Connolly, Meg. "Southland College Prep Charter High School Concert Band Earns IHSA Music Award for Division I Superior Performance; To Perform in Loop Venue at Southland's First Commencement , May 2014". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Barry, Richard. "Southland College Prep's Perry Sibby Places 4th in IHSA Individual Boys Bowling Final". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ McCall, Matt. "Southland College Prep students win state award for interpretation of 'Hidden Figures'". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Staff (July 12, 2022). "Professional basketball player Tim Barnes gives back to his high school". Chicago Crusader. Retrieved January 4, 2024.