Vernon High School (Vernon, Texas)

Vernon High School
Location
2102 Yucca Lane Vernon , Wilbarger County , Texas 76384-4999 United States
Coordinates	34°08′53″N99°18′43″W / 34.14796°N 99.311989°W / 34.14796; -99.311989
Information
Type	Public, secondary
School district	Vernon Independent School District
Principal	Mariah Byars
Staff	34.11 (FTE) [1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	481 (2023-2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio	14.10 [1]
Color(s)	Maroon   White
Athletics conference	UIL Class AAAA
Mascot	Lion/Lady Lion
Website	vhs.vernonisd.org

Vernon High School is a 3A high school located in Vernon, Texas, United States. It is part of the Vernon Independent School District located in south central Wilbarger County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. ^[2]

Athletics

The Vernon Lions compete in cross country, volleyball, football, wrestling, basketball, golf, competitive bass fishing, team and individual tennis, track, softball, and baseball. ^[3]

State titles

• Football ^[4]
  • 1990(3A)
• Girls basketball ^[5]
  • 1985(3A)
• Boys track ^[6]
  • 1998(3A) (tie)

State finalists

• Football ^[4]
  • 1989(3A)
• Boys basketball ^[7]
  • 1950(2A)

• Softball

-2018(4A)

State semifinalists

+ Softball

-2017(4a)

Notable alumni

• Aston Whiteside, professional football player ^[8]

References

1. "Vernon H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
2. "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
3. The Athletics Department]
4. 1 2 Lone Star Network Webpage
5. "UIL Centennial Webpage". Archived from the original on August 14, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
6. "UIL Centennial Webpage". Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
7. "UIL Centennial Webpage". Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
8. "Aston Whiteside". acusports.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.

External links

• Official website