Washington High School (Fremont, California) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washington High School |
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"Educate, Challenge, and Inspire"
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| 38442 Fremont Boulevard Fremont, California, 94536 United States |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | August 25, 1893 |
| School district | Fremont Unified School District |
| CEEB Code | 050972 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,930 (2019-20) |
| Campus size | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Newspaper | The Hatchet |
Washington High School (WHS) is the oldest of the five comprehensive public high schools in Fremont, California, United States. It was established in 1893. It is a part of the Fremont Unified School District.
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History
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,939 students enrolled for the 2021–2022 school year was:
- 43.0% Asian
- 23.8% Hispanic or Latino
- 16.6% White
- 6.9% Filipino
- 4.8% Two or more races
- 3.7% African American
- 0.7% Pacific Islander
- 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2% Not reported
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Washington High School has fourteen sports teams that each compete in the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL). These include cross country, American football, gymnastics, girls' tennis, girls' volleyball and water polo in the fall; basketball, soccer and wrestling in the winter; and badminton, baseball, softball, golf, lacrosse swimming, track and field, seniors vs. juniors powderpuff, boys' volleyball and boys' tennis in the spring. Cheerleading is done year-round. The 5,000 seat Tak Fudenna Stadium which serves all of Fremont's five comprehensive high schools for sports venues is located on the Washington High School campus.
Speech and debate
Washington High School has a speech and debate team that is in the Coast Forensics League. Parliamentary debate and speech is offered.
Student publications
The student newspaper is a monthly titled The Hatchet. Some have been scanned in. The school's yearbook is the Washingtonian. The Hatchet won the Best of the West award in 2011 during the JEANC State Convention. A student literary magazine, The Scrivener, is published by the student club The Scrivener Society (formally Media Analysis Republic) once a year.
Notable alumni and faculty
- Steve Barnett: retired NFL offensive lineman
- John Doyle (1966– ): amateur and professional soccer player and coach
- Dennis Eckersley (1954– ): MLB pitcher
- Dr. Joshua Fong
- Mikh McKinney (1992– ): professional basketball player
- Lee Murchison, former NFL player. He transferred before his senior season
- Bill Walsh (1931–2007): Washington High School football coach, 1957–59
- Lyle West: Class of 1995, NFL safety
- Robin Williams: author
- John Woodcock (1954–98): NFL defensive lineman
- DeAndre Carter: NFL Wide receiver and Return specialist for the Washington Football Team.
- Steven Kwan: MLB Outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians
