Sulphur Springs High School

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Sulphur Springs High School
Address
Sulphur Springs High School
1200 Connally

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75482

United States
Information
School type Public high school
School district Sulphur Springs Independent School District
PrincipalBrad Moughon
Teaching staff109.77 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,263 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio11.51 [1]
Color(s)   Royal Blue & Gold
Athletics conference UIL Class 4A
MascotWildcat
RivalGreenville Lions
NewspaperWildcat Nation News
Website Sulphur Springs High School

Sulphur Springs High School is a public high school located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). It is part of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District located in central Hopkins County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. [2]

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Athletics

The Sulphur Springs Wildcats compete in the following sports -

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Softball, and Baseball

State titles

Notable alumni

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