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'''New Prague High School''' is a public secondary school in [[New Prague, Minnesota]], United States. The school has a ninety-eight percent or better graduation rate on average, and ninety percent of graduates attend a post-secondary institution.<ref>{{cite web|title=Visitor Information|url=http://www.np.k12.mn.us/School/HighSchool/AboutNPHS/visitorinfo.shtml|work=New Prague High School|accessdate=4 March 2011}}</ref> |
'''New Prague High School''' is a public secondary school in [[New Prague, Minnesota]], United States serving the communities of New Prague, [[Lonsdale, Minnesota | Lonsdale]], and [[Elko New Market, Minnesota | Elko New Market]]. The school has a ninety-eight percent or better graduation rate on average, and ninety percent of graduates attend a post-secondary institution.<ref>{{cite web|title=Visitor Information|url=http://www.np.k12.mn.us/School/HighSchool/AboutNPHS/visitorinfo.shtml|work=New Prague High School|accessdate=4 March 2011}}</ref> |
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221 12th Street NE , 56071 United States | |
| Information | |
| Established | 1999 |
| School district | New Prague Area Schools |
| CEEB code | 241820 |
| Principal | Nicole Adams |
| Teaching staff | 65.09 (FTE) (as of 2017-2018)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,311 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.14[1] |
| Color(s) | Cardinal and Black |
| Athletics conference | Wright County Conference |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Newspaper | Trojan Times |
| Website | www |
New Prague High School is a public secondary school in New Prague, Minnesota, United States serving the communities of New Prague, Lonsdale, and Elko New Market. The school has a ninety-eight percent or better graduation rate on average, and ninety percent of graduates attend a post-secondary institution.[2]
History
The first high school classes in New Prague were held in a K–12 schoolhouse with the first high school class graduating in 1907. A separate high school building was constructed in 1924 at the corner of 1st Avenue NW and Main Street. An addition to that building opened in 1963, and a new high school opened across the street in 1976. The current high school building opened in 1999 at the corner of Columbus Ave. and 12th St. NE, onto which an addition was added in 2006.[3]
Academics
New Prague High School offers over one hundred courses in fourteen different areas of study. There are a variety of required and elective classes for students to choose from. This helps to ensure that students are interested in course topics. To help meet the needs of students of varied abilities, College in the Schools (CIS) and Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered to the student body. Independent studies, mentorship, youth service, and extended day programs, are provided for students as well. Courses are delivered using a semester system with seven period school days.[4]
Extracurricular activities
New Prague High School boasts an extensive list of extracurricular activities to help meet the needs of a variety of student interests.
- Academic Challenge
- Archery Club
- Art Club
- High Mileage Club
- Band
- Choir
- Equestrian Club
- Fall Musical
- German Club
- National Honor Society
- Robotics Club
- One Act Play
- Scholastic Clay Target
- Spanish Club
- Speech Team Advisor
- Spring Play
- Student Council
- Trojan Times
- Yearbook Advisor
- Youth in Government
Athletics
GIRLS:
Fall:
Volleyball, Cheerleading, Tennis, Football
Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming/Diving
Winter:
Dance Team, Cheerleading, Basketball
Gymnastics, Wrestling, Nordic Skiing, Hockey
Spring:
Golf, Track and Field, Softball, Lacrosse
BOYS:
Fall:
Football, Soccer, Cross Country
Winter:
Basketball, Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Wrestling
Spring:
Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Track and Field, Lacrosse
Adaptive Softball and Floor Hockey are also offered.
Notable alumni
- Laura Brod, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2003–2011).[6]
- Ron Johnson, former NBA player[7]
- Robert Vanasek, former member (1973–1993) and Speaker (1987–1992) of the Minnesota House of Representatives[8]
References
- ^ a b c "School Detail for New Prague Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ^ "Visitor Information". New Prague High School. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ "Microsoft Word - Minutes March 22, 2006.doc" (PDF). PDF file. City of New Prague. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ "New Prague High School". New Prague Area Schools. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "Student Organizations". New Prague High School. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ "Brod, Laura". Minnesota Legislators Past and Present.
- ^ "Ron Johnson NBA statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ^ "Vanasek, Robert". Minnesota Legislators Past and Present.
External links
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