Poplar Bluff High School
| Poplar Bluff High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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3209 Oak Grove Road , 63901 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°47′32″N 90°27′05″W / 36.7922°N 90.4513°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | c. 1896 |
| School district | Poplar Bluff R-1 School District |
| Superintendent | Scott Dill |
| Principal | Dr. Valerie Ivy |
| Teaching staff | 91.13 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,459 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.01[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon and white |
| Team name | Mules |
| Website | hs |
Poplar Bluff High School is a public high school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States. It is a part of the Poplar Bluff R-1 School District.
Athletics
[edit]Poplar Bluff High School has a rich tradition of excellence in athletics. Over the years, their athletes have earned numerous state finishes across a variety of sports, showcasing the talent and dedication of both individual athletes and teams. From basketball to golf and track and field, Poplar Bluff’s athletes have consistently competed at the highest levels in Missouri state championships.[2]
Basketball (Boys)
[edit]- Champions: 2004, 2005
- 2nd Place: 1993
- 3rd Place: 2003, 1990
- 4th Place: 1980, 1979, 1994
Basketball (Girls)
[edit]- 2nd Place: 2000
- 3rd Place: 2002
- 4th Place: 1994
Golf (Boys)
[edit]- Champions: 1938, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1995, 1996, 2024
- 2nd Place: 1982, 1989, 1994, 2005, 2007
- 3rd Place: 1986, 1987, 2004, 2010, 2012
- 4th Place: 1939, 1958, 1977
Softball
[edit]- 4th Place: 1993
Track and Field (Boys)
[edit]- 2nd Place: 1999, 2002
- 3rd Place: 1934
- 4th Place: 1974, 2010
Track and Field (Girls)
[edit]- Champions: 2015
Other Sports
[edit]- Archery
- Baseball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Target Shooting
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
[edit]- Darrell Atchison - member of the Missouri House of Representatives
- Ben Hansbrough – former NBA player
- Tyler Hansbrough – former NBA player, 2009 NCAA champion with North Carolina[3]
- Gayle Kingery – former member of the Missouri House of Representatives
- Kameron Misner – professional baseball player in the Tampa Bay Rays organization
- Derland Moore – former NFL defensive lineman[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Poplar Bluff High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "Poplar Bluff MSHSAA School Page".
- ^ "Poplar Bluff to honor Tyler Hansbrough".
- ^ "Poplar Bluff High names field after former Saints defensive lineman Derland Moore".
External links
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