James Madison High School (San Antonio)
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| James Madison High School | |
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5005 Stahl Road , , 78247 | |
| Coordinates | 29°34′55″N 98°23′30″W / 29.581867°N 98.391615°W |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Locale | City: Large[1] |
| School district | North East ISD |
| NCES School ID | 483294003647[1] |
| Principal | Eric Wernli |
| Staff | 173.95 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,703[1] (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.54[1] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Orange, Blue, and White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAAA |
| Mascot | Maverick |
| Feeder schools | Wood Middle School Driscoll Middle School Harris Middle School |
| Sports District | 27–6A |
| Website | Official Website |
James Madison High School is a public high school, named after U.S. President James Madison, located in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) in San Antonio, Texas and classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League. During 2023–2024, Madison High School had an enrollment of 2,703 students and a student to teacher ratio of 15.54.[1] The school received an overall rating of "C" from the Texas Education Agency for the 2021–2022 school year.[2]
Academics
[edit]Founded in 1976, Madison High School graduated its first class in 1980. The school won the Superintendent’s Pride Trophy for six consecutive years. Offering space for 3,200+ students, the school currently has the largest student population in its district.[when?]
To graduate per the NEISD, the school requires four credits in English, three credits in mathematics, three credits in science, three credits in social studies, two credits in a Language other than English, one credit in physical education, one credit in fine arts, and half a credit in health education.
For college credit, the school offers Advanced Placement (AP), dual enrollment, and dual credit classes. Dual enrollment classes are offerred online and on-site at the University of Texas at Austin, while dual credit classes are offerred at the school through Alamo Community College, St. Philip’s College, and Palo Alto College.[3]
Heroes Stadium
[edit]A field where the James Madison Mavericks play, they first played here on June 4, 2009.
Agriscience Magnet Program
[edit]James Madison High School is home to an Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP), which was known as being government-funded and one of the largest of its kind in Texas in 2008[update].[4] The magnet school offers open enrollment and has six career pathways.[5]
Sporting achievements
[edit]In 2009, the Madison Mavericks Men's Bowling Team won the state championship which earned the high school its first ever Texas U.I.L qualified state championship trophy.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Sunny Anderson (Class of 1993) — Chef[6]
- Norm Charlton (Class of 1981) — Former Major League Baseball Relief Pitcher[7]
- David Edwards — Former Madison varsity football player and motivational speaker. Suffered paralysis in a game-time injury.[8]
- Jeff Foster (Class of 1995) — Former NBA basketball player[9]
- Keith O'Quinn — American football coach, former special teams coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys
- Jared Padalecki (Class of 2000) — Actor [10]
- Todd Pletcher (Class of 1985) — American thoroughbred horse trainer[11][12]
- Mitchell Price (Class of 1986) — American football player[13]
- Jocko Sims (Class of 1999) — Actor [14]
- Vincent Taylor (Class of 2013) — Current NFL defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public Schools - Madison High School (483294003647)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "TEA". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "College & Career Readiness / Dual Credit". www.neisd.net. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "James Madison High School Information". Archived from the original on December 18, 2008. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
- ^ "AMP High School / AMP Magnet School Program | NEISD - San Antonio, TX". www.neisd.net. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ Sunny Anderson Food Network Bio
- ^ "Norm Charlton". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "David Ewards 1987-2008". James Madison High School. Archived from the original on October 23, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Jeff Foster". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Jared Padelecki". IMDb. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Todd Pletcher Bio
- ^ "Madison grad's five horses no guarantee at Kentucky Derby". San Antonio Express News. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ Mitchell Price NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
- ^ "S.A.'s 'Last Ship' star loves touting the Spurs". San Antonio Express News. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- ^ Buffalo Bills Player Bio
External links
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