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'''Dublin High School''' was established in the fall of 1969 as the second high school in [[Pleasanton, California]]'s Amador Valley High School District and graduated its first senior class in June 1971. After the incorporation of the City of Dublin in 1982 ([[Dublin, California]]), Dublin High was annexed and combined with the Murray School District (est. 1856) to form the [[Dublin Unified School District]] in 1989. Dublin High has been selected a [[California Distinguished School]] four times since 1990 (1990, 1992, 1996, and 2003)<ref name="California Department of Education Distinguished Schools">{{cite web | url = http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/documents/distinguished.xls | title = California Department of Education Distinguished Schools | publisher = CDE}}</ref>. '''Dublin High School''' was granted a 6-year [[accreditation]] by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (WASC) based on a review completed in 2008-9.<ref name="Dublin High School WASC Accreditation">{{cite web |
'''Dublin High School''' was established in the fall of 1969 as the second high school in [[Pleasanton, California]]'s Amador Valley High School District and graduated its first senior class in June 1971. After the incorporation of the City of Dublin in 1982 ([[Dublin, California]]), Dublin High was annexed and combined with the Murray School District (est. 1856) to form the [[Dublin Unified School District]] in 1989. Dublin High has been selected a [[California Distinguished School]] four times since 1990 (1990, 1992, 1996, and 2003)<ref name="California Department of Education Distinguished Schools">{{cite web | url = http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/documents/distinguished.xls | title = California Department of Education Distinguished Schools | publisher = CDE}}</ref>. '''Dublin High School''' was granted a 6-year [[accreditation]] by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (WASC) based on a review completed in 2008-9.<ref name="Dublin High School WASC Accreditation">{{cite web |
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Dublin High School's API ([[Academic Performance Index]]) in 2010 was 868 (a 26-point increase over 2009).<ref name="Dublin High School 2010 API">{{cite web | |
Dublin High School's API ([[Academic Performance Index]]) in 2010 was 868 (a 26-point increase over 2009).<ref name="Dublin High School 2010 API">{{cite web | url = http://onedublin.org/dublin-unified-school-district-api-results/dublin-high-school-2010-api/ | title = Dublin High School 2010 API | date = 2010-09-13}}</ref> Dublin High School has a [[California Department of Education]] statewide rank of 9 (out of 10) and a similar schools rank of 9 (out of 10).<ref name="Dublin High School Academic Rankings (API, SAT, AP, ACT, College Admissions)">{{cite web |
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}}</ref> In January 2010, Dublin High School was notified of inclusion in Newsweek's 2010 List of America's Top Public High Schools.<ref name="Dublin High – One of America’s Top Public High Schools (Newsweek)">{{cite web | url = http://onedublin.org/2010/01/17/dublin-high-one-of-americas-top-public-high-schools-newsweek/ | title = Dublin High - One of America's Top Public High Schools (Newsweek) | date = 01-17-2010 | publisher = OneDublin.org}}</ref> GreatSchools.org ranks Dublin High School as a 10 out of 10.<ref name="GreatSchools.org Dublin High School Profile">{{cite web | |
}}</ref> In January 2010, Dublin High School was notified of inclusion in Newsweek's 2010 List of America's Top Public High Schools.<ref name="Dublin High – One of America’s Top Public High Schools (Newsweek)">{{cite web | url = http://onedublin.org/2010/01/17/dublin-high-one-of-americas-top-public-high-schools-newsweek/ | title = Dublin High - One of America's Top Public High Schools (Newsweek) | date = 01-17-2010 | publisher = OneDublin.org}}</ref> GreatSchools.org ranks Dublin High School as a 10 out of 10.<ref name="GreatSchools.org Dublin High School Profile">{{cite web | url = http://www.greatschools.org/california/dublin/56-Dublin-High-School/ | title = GreatSchools.org Dublin High School Profile | publisher = GreatSchools.org}}</ref> |
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At the Oct. 13, 2009 [[Dublin Unified School District]] Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, DHS was approved to add a third diploma option - the Advanced Scholar Diploma - to reflect the entrance requirements of top UC and private colleges. The DHS Advanced Scholar Diploma includes requirements for students to complete [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) courses, to document community service contributions along with more rigorous academic results expectations.<ref name="Dublin Unified School District Board Meeting Minutes 10-13-2009">{{cite web | url = https://dublin.csbaagendaonline.net/DublineAgenda/210/3455/Files/10-13-09_board_meeting_minutes.htm | title = Dublin Unified School District Board Meeting Minutes 10-13-2009 | date = 10-13-2009 | publisher = DUSD}}</ref><ref name="Dublin High School Advanced Scholar Diploma">{{cite web | url = http://onedublin.org/take-action/take-the-dublin-high-quiz/dublin-high-advanced-scholars-diploma/ | title = Dublin High School Advanced Scholar Diploma | publisher = OneDublin.org}}</ref> |
At the Oct. 13, 2009 [[Dublin Unified School District]] Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, DHS was approved to add a third diploma option - the Advanced Scholar Diploma - to reflect the entrance requirements of top UC and private colleges. The DHS Advanced Scholar Diploma includes requirements for students to complete [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) courses, to document community service contributions along with more rigorous academic results expectations.<ref name="Dublin Unified School District Board Meeting Minutes 10-13-2009">{{cite web | url = https://dublin.csbaagendaonline.net/DublineAgenda/210/3455/Files/10-13-09_board_meeting_minutes.htm | title = Dublin Unified School District Board Meeting Minutes 10-13-2009 | date = 10-13-2009 | publisher = DUSD}}</ref><ref name="Dublin High School Advanced Scholar Diploma">{{cite web | url = http://onedublin.org/take-action/take-the-dublin-high-quiz/dublin-high-advanced-scholars-diploma/ | title = Dublin High School Advanced Scholar Diploma | publisher = OneDublin.org}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:26, 8 November 2010
| Dublin High School. | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1969 |
| Principal | Carol Shimizu |
| Faculty | 62 |
| Enrollment | 1,474 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and Navy Blue |
| Mascot | The Gael |
| Website | Dublin High School
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37°43′13.1″N 121°55′32.48″W / 37.720306°N 121.9256889°W
Dublin High School is a four-year public high school located in the East Bay neighborhood of Dublin, California, USA. Dublin High School is one of the schools in the Dublin Unified School District. Dublin's current Mayor, Tim Sbranti, is also a Dublin High School Class of '93 alumni and teacher at the school.[1] Dublin High School's API (Academic Performance Index) in 2010 was 868.[2]
Dublin High School was established in the fall of 1969 as the second high school in Pleasanton, California's Amador Valley High School District and graduated its first senior class in June 1971. After the incorporation of the City of Dublin in 1982 (Dublin, California), Dublin High was annexed and combined with the Murray School District (est. 1856) to form the Dublin Unified School District in 1989. Dublin High has been selected a California Distinguished School four times since 1990 (1990, 1992, 1996, and 2003)[3]. Dublin High School was granted a 6-year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) based on a review completed in 2008-9.[4]
The Dublin High School mascot is The Gael (a mascot DHS shares with St. Mary's College of California, an East Bay college).
Academics
Dublin High School's API (Academic Performance Index) in 2010 was 868 (a 26-point increase over 2009).[5] Dublin High School has a California Department of Education statewide rank of 9 (out of 10) and a similar schools rank of 9 (out of 10).[6] In January 2010, Dublin High School was notified of inclusion in Newsweek's 2010 List of America's Top Public High Schools.[7] GreatSchools.org ranks Dublin High School as a 10 out of 10.[8]
At the Oct. 13, 2009 Dublin Unified School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, DHS was approved to add a third diploma option - the Advanced Scholar Diploma - to reflect the entrance requirements of top UC and private colleges. The DHS Advanced Scholar Diploma includes requirements for students to complete Advanced Placement (AP) courses, to document community service contributions along with more rigorous academic results expectations.[9][10]
Dublin High School offers 22 College Board Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced and Honors courses as part of its curriculum:[11]
- Mathematics and Science: AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Physics, ROP AP Environmental Science
- English: Advanced English 1, Honors English 2H, Honors English 3H – American Literature, AP English Language and Composition, Honors English 4H - World Literature, AP English Literature and Composition
- Foreign Language: Honors French 4, AP French 5, Honors Spanish 4, AP Spanish 5
- Social Science: AP European History, AP U.S. History, AP Microeconomics, AP U.S. Government and Politics
Dublin High School also offers 24 Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses in partnership with the Tri-Valley ROP[12]
Performing arts
Drama
Dublin High School's Drama Club is currently led by Bryant Hoex (who also runs the drama program at Wells Middle School).[13]
Music
Dublin High School's Music Program (also known as the DHS Irish Guard) is currently led by DHS Music Director Paul D. Everts. In 2009-10, Dublin High School’s Winter Guard won the 2010 Northern California Band Association Championship in their division (Novice B). Dublin High School’s Winter Percussion placed 2nd at the 2010 Northern California Band Association Championship.[14] Dublin High School's Marching Band won third place at the Cupertino Tournament of Bands held at Cupertino High School on Oct 9, 2010 (after an 11-year hiatus from competitions).[15]
Athletics
As of June 2010, Dublin High School has 26 athletic teams.[16] The Dublin High School Varsity Soccer team won the Diablo Foothill Athletic Section (DFAL) and North Coast Section (NCS) titles in 2010.[17]. Dublin High School added a new Sports Complex, funded by Bond Measure 'C', on October 14, 2010.[18]
Dublin High School Renewal / Bond Measure 'C'
73.2% of Dublin voters approved School Bond Measure 'C' in the November 2004 election.[19] School Bond Measure 'C' approved the Dublin Unified School District to issue $184,000,000 in school bonds over time for various school improvement projects. Dublin High School was the primary beneficiary of Bond Measure 'C' with $120,000,000 dedicated to a renewal of the DHS campus (scheduled to complete in 2012, with all academic classrooms rebuilt by January 2011). When completed Dublin High School's will have a capacity for 2,500 students.[20] The Dublin Unified School District was recognized by Green Street Scene in 2009 with a Green Building Award for the use of green technology in the renewal of Dublin High School.[21]
Clubs
Dublin High School offers 33 extracurricular clubs each led by an advisor. Clubs include American Cancer Society Club, Asian / Pacific Islander Club, California Scholarship Federation, DECA[22], Drama Club, Red Cross Club, and the Speech Club.[23]
Notable alumni
- Tim Sbranti, Mayor - Dublin, California
- Ned Yost, manager of the Kansas City Royals
- Rob Jenkins, former NFL left/right tackle and coach for the Los Angeles Rams and Oakland Raiders
- Justin Peelle, NFL tight end with the Atlanta Falcons
- Droop-E, Bay Area Hip-Hop producer and rapper
- Phil Demmel, (guitarist for Vio-lence & now Machine Head
- Brittany Cameron, Professional Soccer player for FC Gold Pride
Demographics
The racial breakdown of DHS for 2008-2009 is as follows (total enrollment 1,474):[1]
- African American - 9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native - 1%
- Asian American - 17%
- Filipino - 6%
- Hispanic/Latino - 14%
- Pacific Islander - 1%
- White, not Hispanic origin - 51%
- Multiple or no response - 1%
References
- ^ "Interview with City of Dublin Mayor and Dublin High Class of '93 Alumni Tim Sbranti". OneDublin.org. 2010-05-18.
- ^ "Dublin Schools Show Significant Gains in API Scores". Dublin Patch. 2010-09-13.
- ^ "California Department of Education Distinguished Schools". CDE.
- ^ "Dublin High School WASC Accreditation".
- ^ "Dublin High School 2010 API". 2010-09-13.
- ^ "Dublin High School Academic Rankings (API, SAT, AP, ACT, College Admissions)". 2010-07-24.
- ^ "Dublin High - One of America's Top Public High Schools (Newsweek)". OneDublin.org. 01-17-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "GreatSchools.org Dublin High School Profile". GreatSchools.org.
- ^ "Dublin Unified School District Board Meeting Minutes 10-13-2009". DUSD. 10-13-2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Dublin High School Advanced Scholar Diploma". OneDublin.org.
- ^ "Dublin High School Advanced Placement (AP) Program". OneDublin.org.
- ^ "Dublin High School Academic Choice". OneDublin.org. 03-16-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Dublin High School Drama Club History".
{{cite web}}: Text "publisher DHSDrama.org" ignored (help) - ^ "Dublin High School Music Program Hits High Note at Spring Concert". 03-29-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Text "publisher OneDublin.org" ignored (help) - ^ "Dublin High Marching Band Back in the Ring". 10-11-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Text "publisher Dublin Patch" ignored (help) - ^ "Dublin High School Athletic Choice".
{{cite web}}: Text "publisher OneDublin.org" ignored (help) - ^ "Dublin High School 2010 Varsity Soccer Team Recognized by DUSD".
{{cite web}}: Text "publisher DUSD" ignored (help) - ^ "Doors Officially Open for New DHS Sports Complex".
{{cite web}}: Text "publisher Dublin Patch" ignored (help) - ^ "Measure 'C' School Bond". SmartVoter.org.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|12-15=ignored (help) - ^ "Dublin High School Renewal Project (or $120M of your tax dollars in action)". OneDublin.org. 01-16-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Green Street Scene Leadership Award Winners". GreenStreetScene.com. 2009.
- ^ "The World of Business at Dublin High". 10-12-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Text "publisher Dublin Patch" ignored (help) - ^ "DHS Clubs & Advisors".