Big Spring High School

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Big Spring High School
Address
Big Spring High School
707 E 11th Place

Big Spring
,
Texas
79720-4648

United States
Coordinates 32°14′50″N101°27′57″W / 32.2471752°N 101.4658803°W / 32.2471752; -101.4658803
Information
School type Public high school
OpenedMarch 23, 1952;72 years ago (1952-03-23)
School district Big Spring Independent School District
PrincipalMike Ritchey
Staff78.78 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,087 (2018–19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio13.80 [1]
Color(s)   Black & Gold
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAA
MascotSteers/Lady Steers
Website Big Spring High School

Big Spring High School is a public high school located in Big Spring, Texas and classified as a 4A Division I school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). It is part of the Big Spring Independent School District located in north central Howard County. The high school building was dedicated on March 23, 1952. The dedication address was given by J.W. Edgar, State Commissioner of Education. This was the first new high school built in 35 years, and the third in the districts history. [2] In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. [3] [ needs update? ]

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UIL academic events

The Big Spring Steers compete in the following UIL academic events. Events below have both team and individual components unless specifically noted otherwise. Sanctioned high school academic events are:

UIL academic state meet

State titles

Individual

Team

Other state placings

Athletics

The Big Spring Steers compete in these sports: cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, powerlifting, swimming, golf, tennis, track, softball & baseball. [20]

The school competes in class 4A in all sports except for swimming and diving which competes in class 5A

State titles

Team

Individual

State finalists

State semi-finalists

Other state placings

2021 (4A)

2022(4A D1)

2023(4A D1)

Notable alumni

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