Mesa Verde High School

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Mesa Verde High School
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Address
Mesa Verde High School
7501 Carriage Drive

Citrus Heights
,
California
95621

United States
Coordinates 38°42′07″N121°17′50″W / 38.70204°N 121.29734°W / 38.70204; -121.29734
Information
Established1974
School district San Juan Unified School District
PrincipalJennifer Petersen
Teaching staff45.64 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Enrollment881 (2023–24) [1]
Student to teacher ratio19.30 [1]
Color(s)  
Team nameMavericks
Website https://mesaverde.sanjuan.edu/

Mesa Verde High School is a public high school in Citrus Heights, California in the San Juan Unified School District.

Contents

Background information

Mesa Verde High School opened in March 1975 as a year-around school on a 4-quarter block. Each block was 10-weeks in length, with a 3-week intersession between. In addition to standard academic and elective classes, classes in the construction trades - carpentry; welding; design - and small business entrepreneurship, were offered. Intersession class offered classes for making up credits due to classes that were failed, and supplemental activity classes focusing on outdoor activities. Due to constant conflicts coordinating with the activities and sports programs of other schools on traditional schedules, and with school district professional training programs, the year-around schedule was discontinued in the 1987–1988 school year.

Mesa Verde changed to a traditional August to June two semester schedule from 1987 to 1996. Because of gradual declining enrollment in the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD), and the small student population creating difficulties in offering wanted elective classes in the school master schedule, a switch was made to a 4x4 block schedule. This allowed students to take 8 classes each full school year, rather than 6 classes under the traditional schedule. It gave Senior students who passed all of their classes and were on track to graduate the opportunity to have two "open periods" their senior year. This allowed them the option to start work, or take classes at local Community Colleges, during their senior year.

The school continues with a 4x4 block schedule, with both the academic classes and elective classes changing regularly, based on School Board approved classes, student needs, staff changes, and community input.

Current School Statistics and Programs

Around 896 students currently attend Mesa Verde High School. [2] [3]

Mesa Verde has a highly active AVID program, a reading and academic skills program which serves all grade levels at the school. Mesa Verde also provides additional real world work experience (and academic credit) to junior and senior students through the Regional Occupation Program (ROP). A strong business tech and entrepreneurship program trains student to run a small business, and coordinates with local businesses to provide on-the-job training programs designed to prepare students to be business managers. [4]

The school also has a coordinated Fine Arts program, featuring drawing and painting, ceramics, art design, band, choir, and guitar, drama, stage production, and play writing classes that can lead to certificates that provide entry into professional fine arts programs and organizations. The Public Safety program, through classes and mentor training, allows students to gain experience in areas of law enforcement, security services, community assistance, government security agencies, and private investigation services.

Mesa Verde has a strong focus on being the "School of Choice" for the Citrus Height Community. [5] [6] As part of a focus on academics, the school offers nine Advanced Placement and four honors classes, in addition to a full selection of standard academic classes. The Special Education program includes unique Independent Learning Skills (ILS) classes that prepare students with physical, mental, and emotional learning challenges for independent and group home environments post-graduation. Tutoring is available with teachers and instructional assistants at after school sessions for most academic areas.

The Associated Student Body (ASB) class oversees student involvement with class-level activities and providing a student voice in campus activities and operations. Student clubs offered through ASB approval include California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Drama, Concert and Jazz Band, Black Student Union (BSU), Brown Issues (Hispanic Interests), SWAV (Students with a Voice), and Rainbow Alliance.

Recent Improvements

In 2004 the school underwent a complete renovation of all campus buildings. This upgraded classrooms, administrative and support areas, and the campus athletic facilities. Mesa Verde celebrated the dedication of the new Gebhardt Gym in September 2009. [7] Mike Gebhardt was the head football coach and athletic director for 31 years. Guests from the community, district, and family of Coach Gebhardt attended the opening. [8] In August 2010 a new library and classroom building was opened, moving the library out of portable trailer buildings and into a dedicated facility. [7] During the summer of 2016, all concrete pathways and asphalt access lanes and roads on campus were replaced to comply with ADA access requirements, and to remove hazards caused by cracking and lifting. A small capacity sports stadium - primarily for football, soccer, and track & field - was completed in the Fall of 2023 as part of the San Juan USD Measure N bond, [9] [10] whose funds are dedicated to district-wide facilities improvements. [11] Other features of the new athletics construction include new tennis courts, upgraded softball and baseball fields, and an expanded school parking area. Bond Measure P, [12] passed in November 2024, will provide funds to implement elements of the District Master Plan that will add additional facilities to the campus.

School Performance

In 2020, Mesa Verde HS received a six-year WASC (Western Association of Schools & Colleges) [13] accreditation, with a two-day mid-term visit in 2022.

According to greatschools.org [14] - "This school is rated below average in school quality compared to other schools in California. Students here have below average college readiness measures, this school has below average results in how well it’s serving disadvantaged students, and students perform below average on state tests." [15]

Athletics

Mesa Verde HS plays in the California Division 6 Sierra-Delta League [16] within the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) [17] Fall Sports: Cross-Country (CoEd), Football, Flag Football, Girls Volleyball; Winter Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Wrestling (CoEd); Spring Sports: Softball, Baseball, Track & Field (CoEd), Tennis (CoEd), Boys Volleyball. [18]

Championships
YearSportLeagueLeague

Champion

Sub-Section

Champion

Section

Champion

(Sac-Joaquin)

1978WrestlingCVCX
1982WrestlingCVCX
1983Boys BasketballSFLX
1983WrestlingSFLX
1986FootballSFLXXX (D2)
1986BaseballSFLXXX (D2)
1987BaseballSFLXXX (D2)
1989SoftballSFLX
1989Boys Track & FieldSFLX
1992BaseballSFLXXX (D2)
1993BaseballSFLX
1996BaseballSFLX
1998FootballGELXXX (D3)
1999FootballGELXXX (D3)
1999Girls BasketballGELX (Co-Champs)
1999SoftballGELXX (D3)
2000Boys BasketballGELX
2001FootballGEL-EastX (Co-Champs)
2001Boys BasketballGEL-EastX
2004Boys Track & FieldGEL-EastX (D3)
2013Boys BasketballGELX (Co-Champs)
2019Boys GolfGELX

CVC: Capital Valley Conference SFL: Sierra Foothill League GEL: Golden Empire League

Notable alumni

Joe Inglett (Class of 1996) Professional Baseball Player 2008-2011 Cleveland Indians; Toronto Blue Jays; Milwaukee Brewers; Houston Astros [19]

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