Roy Miller High School

Roy Miller High School
Address
1 Battlin' Buc Blvd.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408-3798
United States
Coordinates 27°47′41″N 97°25′22″W / 27.7946°N 97.42266°W / 27.7946; -97.42266Coordinates: 27°47′41″N 97°25′22″W / 27.7946°N 97.42266°W / 27.7946; -97.42266
Information
School type Public high school
Motto Once a Buc Always a Buc!
Established 1894
School district Corpus Christi Independent School District
Principal Stella Olson Torres
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1346[1] (2016)
Campus Urban
Color(s)           Purple & Gold
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAAA
Mascot Buccaneers/Lady Buccaneers
Website Roy Miller High School

Roy Miller High School is a public high school located in the city of Corpus Christi, USA and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District. The school was known as Corpus Christi High School until 1950. It is the oldest high school in the city.

History

Created in 1894, Roy Miller is the oldest high school in Corpus Christi. Originally known as Corpus Christi High, the school was renamed in 1950 in honor of Henry Pomeroy Miller, the former mayor Of Corpus Christi.[2] Miller is a center for science and technology. The recently improved science and computer labs add to Miller's academic experience. In conjunction with Del Mar College, Miller offers a series of Dual-Credit academies which include: Cosmetology, Fire Science, Court Reporting, and Heating and Ventilation (HVAC). In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]

Athletics

The Miller Buccaneers compete in these sports:[4] Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball

State titles

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
  3. ↑ "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
  4. ↑ The Athletics Department
  5. ↑ UIL Baseball Archives
  6. ↑ Lone Star Football Network
  7. ↑ UIL Boys Track Archives


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