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2020-21 EHS Demographics 10701 EAST MARYANN CLEVELAND WAY TUCSON, AZ 85747 (520) 879-3000 Empire High School “Soaring with Distinction” 2020-2021 High School Demographics & Data ✦ Student Population: ✦ Class of 2021 GPA Profile 868 students Simple: ✦ Staff Population: High Honors (4.0) - 11.59% 54 Certified and 34 Classified Honors (3.5-3.99) - 37.34% Weighted: ✦ Bell Schedule: High Honors (4.0+) - 37% Honors (3.5-3.99) - 21.89% MISSION Zero Hour 7:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 1st Period 9:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. ✦ AP Scores from Spring 2020: STATEMENT 2nd Period 10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. 153 students tested, 258 exams, 71% It is the mission of Empire High School to 3rd Period 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. with a score of 3+ provide students with the tools and structures to be college-ready through Lunch A 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. 48 AP Scholars challenging curriculums and a variety of 4th Period B 12:05 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 8 AP Capstone Diplomas educational opportunities. 4th Period A 12:45 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. We believe: Lunch B 1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. ✦ ACT Score Class of 2021: 5th Period 1:45 p.m. - 2:40 p. m. Average Composite Score: 22.0 • supportive relationships enhance learning. 6th Period 2:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. (All EHS seniors took the ACT in October • a smaller student body enables a more 2020.) personal educational experience. ✦ Ethnic Origin of Students: ✦ 2020 Graduation Rate: • learning occurs inside and outside the African American: 4.72% 100% classroom. Asian/ Pacific Islander: 6.1% • individual differences can be best respected Hispanic: 27.76% ✦ and valued in a safe environment. Class of 2020 Post Graduation: Native American: 0.9% Expected 4-Yr College Attendance: 45% White/ Caucasian: 60.48% Expected 2-Yr College Attendance: 29% ADMINISTRATION ✦ Gender Breakdown: Expected Military Enlistment: 7% Matt Donaldson Male: 52% Principal Female: 48% (520)879-3004 Sports, Clubs & Activities [email protected] Curriculum Features Art Club, Deutsche Schuler Verein, Spanish Tara Dezso ✦ Honors Course Offerings: Honor Society, National Honor Society, Assistant Principal English 9, English10, Geometry, Fellowship of Christian Students, Link Crew, (520)879-3046 Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Anatomy and Science Club, Chemistry Club, Choir Club, [email protected] Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Skills USA, Math Club, Student Wellness World History, German 3, Spanish 3 Advocacy Team, Game Club, Drama/Thespian Club #7057, Tri-M Music Honor Society COUNSELORS ✦ Advanced Placement (AP) Chapter 8104, Empire Raven Robotics, Steel Kristen Dittiger Course Offerings: Drums Club, Archery Club, Genders & Counselor (A-F) English Literature, English Language, (520)879-3006 Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Sexualities Alliance Club, Keep Empire [email protected] Computer Science A, American Beautiful and Kind Club, Hula & Tahitian Laka Government, World History, US History, Dance Club, Mock Trial, Yoga Club, Student Gayle Morrison Council, Class of 2020, Class of 2021, Class Counselor (G-O) European History, Studio Art- Drawing, German, Spanish, Seminar, Research of 2022, Class of 2023, Cross Country, Girls’ (520)879-3021 Volleyball, Football, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ [email protected] ✦ Career & Technical Education Basketball, Track, Wrestling, Girls’ Soccer, Programs: Boys’ Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Golf, Amanda Cook Photography, Intro to Computer Science, Counselor (P-Z) Cheerleading (520)879-3013 Graphics and Animation, Video [email protected] Production, Sports Medicine, Engineering, Technical Theatre, Peer Mentor, Education Professions 10701 EAST MARYANN CLEVELAND WAY (520) 879-3000 Empire High School “Soaring with Distinction” School Honors and Awards ✦ A+ School of Excellence (2011, 2015, 2019) ✦ AZ Science Teachers Association High School ✦ Arizona Technology in Education Association Science Teacher of the Year- Dr. Michael Frank Pre K-12 Innovation Award- Nicole Whitt (2015) (2016) ✦ ✦ Outstanding High School Faculty of the Year 2019 Outstanding Polymer Educator Award- Finalists Hillary Stacey Shaun Roby (2021), Hillary Stacey (2020), Jeff Van Arsdale (2019), Richard ✦ Arizona Health and Physical Education Gremel (2016), Derek Langley (2015), David Shingler (2014), Kristen Association Health Teacher of the Year- Jeff Maurer (2013), Brandy Dujmic (2011), Aron Schmidt (2010), Raylee May VanArsdale (2016) (2009), Jennifer Sanchez (2008), Dr. Michael Frank (2007) ✦ Scarlet and Gray Award for Excellence ✦ Outstanding High School Faculty of the Year- Foreign Language- Kristin Maurer (2012) Christine In-Albon (2012), Nicole Whitt (2017) ✦ Tucson 40 under 40 honoree- Principal Matt ✦ Department of the Interior Partners in Donaldson (2013) Conservation Award- Christine In-Albon with the ✦ Arizona State Thespian Festival Administrator Cienega Watershed Partnership (2013) of the Year- Matt Donaldson (2017) ✦ National Merit Scholars ✦ Arizona State Thespian Festival Teacher of the Alexander Frank (2013) Elizabeth Toller (2010) Year- Richard Gremel (2017) Cierra Yates (2013) Laura Kitterman (2010) ✦ ONmedia Local Arts Hero 2018-19- Richard Lauren Rosen (2012) Jessica Stokes (2009) Gremel ✦ Presidential Award for Excellence in ✦ Junior Achievement 2019 Teacher of the Year- Mathematics and Science Teaching- Dr. Michael Shaun Roby Frank (2011), Nicole Whitt (2019) ✦ Tobacco Control: Health Leadership Award- Jeff ✦ AZ Science Teachers Association Novice Van Arsdale & Student Wellness Advocacy Team, 2019 Science Teacher of the Year- Sandy Crusa (2016) ✦ Arizona Interscholastic Association’s 2019 Tony Komidina Award Recipient Extra-Curricular Honors and Awards ✦Athletics Volleyball: Drama Baseball: State Qualifiers: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, Arizona State Thespian Festival- Superior State Qualifiers: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019 Ranking for One Act 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2017, 2018 Section Champions: 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020 2018; 2013- Highest Scoring One Act Play (qualified Section Champions: 2012 for the National Festival); Gold Honor Troupe 2015, Boys Basketball: State Semi-Finalist: 2011, 2018 2016, 2017, 2018; 3rd place Tech Olympics State Qualifiers: 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 State Runner-Up: 2010, 2013 Southern AZ Acting Festival- Superior Region Runner-Up: 2018 Football: Individual Rankings- 12 students (2013), 11 students State Quarter Finalists: 2018 State Qualifiers: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017 (2014), 12 students (2015), 21 students (2016), 19 region Runner-Up: 2009, 2011 Girls Basketball: students (2017), 26 students (2018) State Qualifiers: 2010, 2017, 2018 Softball: Superior One- Act Play- 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Section Runner-Up: 2012 Boys Soccer: 2017 Section Champions: 2013, 2014. 2015, 2018, 2019 State Qualifier: 2011, 2018 National High School Musical Theatre State Qualifiers: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Girls Soccer: Awards- 2 individual finalists (2014. 2015, 2016), 3 2017, 2018, 2019 State Qualifier: 2009 ind. Finalists (2017, 2018, 2019), Best Musical of Tucson (2015) State Quarter Finalists: 2011, 2012, 2014 Golf: 2015 Musical Theatre Competitions of State Semi-Finalist: 2013, 2018, 2019 State Team Qualifier: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016 State Champions: 2015, 2017 Individual State Qualifiers: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, America- 4th overall in Musical Revue AIA State One- Act Champions- 2014-15, Wrestling: 2018, 2019 2016-17, 2017-18 Individual Section Champion: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, #1 High School Theatre Program AIA 2015, 2019 ✦Fine Arts Awards Southern Region- 2016-17, 2018-19 Top 10 State finish: 2010, 2011 Choir Individual State Runner-Up: 2010, 2011 2018 Arizona Choral Educations High School Fall ✦Science Awards Individual State Champion: 2012 Festival, Excellent rating SARSEF Cross Country 2019 Participant in the NAU Jazz & Madrigal High levels of participation and awards, Top High Boys’ State Team Qualifiers: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, Festival; Regional Honor Choir festival, 12 auditions School 2009 and 2017 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 ISEF- 2010 2 students, 20112 students, 2012 2 Girls’ State Team Qualifier: 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, Orchestra students, 2017 1 student, 2017 1 student 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 2018 Superior with Distinction Award, Arizona Band Science Olympiad Individual Boys’ Section Champion: 2015 and Orchestra Director’s Association Fall Orchestra 2013 Two teams: 15 Individual event awards, top ten Track: Festival team in the state Boys’ Region Runner Up: 2010 2014 Two teams: 15 individual event awards, top ten Girls’ Region Runner Up: 2011 Visual Arts team in the state, Hoyt Spirit Award 2 4x100 Relay State Champions: 2008, 2010 2014 Congressional Art Competition Mixed Media, 2015 Two teams: 11 Individual event awards 2 Individual State Champions: 2009 Honorable Mention- Autumn Johannessen 2016 Two teams: 10 Individual event awards, top ten State medals: 2016 (5), 2017 (3), 2018 (6), 2019 (1) 2016 Congressional Art Competition, Honorable team in the state Mention - Andrea O’Bert and Autumn Lardinais 2017 Two teams: 15 individual event awards, #5 Cheerleading: 2016 Be the Whale Art Competition, Arizona State school in state, Hoyt Spirit Award State Qualifier: 2015, 2018 Winner - Zoey Zhao; Top 5 - Nathanial Ullmann.
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