Uxbridge High School (Massachusetts)
Uxbridge High School is the only public high school in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. The school, located within the village of Ironstone, is a part of Uxbridge Public Schools system.[2]
| Uxbridge High School | |
|---|---|
 View of Uxbridge High School in 2012. | |
| Location | |
300 Quaker Highway , 01569 | |
| Coordinates | 42.0511°N 71.6182°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Responsibility, Respect, Equity, Collaboration |
| School district | Uxbridge Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Patrick Dillon |
| Principal | Michael Rubin |
| Faculty | 53 (2021-2022)[1] |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 553 (2021-2022) |
| Color(s) | Black and orange |
| Athletics | MIAA |
| Team name | Spartans |
| Website | Official website |
History
Known to have been in operation as far back as 1896, Uxbridge High School had a building designed by the architect S. Wesley Haynes on Capron Street in 1935.[3] In 2012, the school moved to a new building at 300 Quaker Highway.[4]
In addition to academics, Uxbridge High School offers such activities as a chapter of the National Honor Society, band, drama, and chorus, known as the Spartones.
Athletics
Home of the Spartans, Uxbridge High School athletic teams sport the colors of black and orange. The school competes within District II of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).[5] Uxbridge High offers the following sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, hockey, softball, soccer, tennis, and track and field.
In 1996, the Uxbridge High School football team celebrated its centennial.
Demographics
Uxbridge High School typically enrolls around 500 students and their age groups range from grades 8 through 12. The demographics of the school are as follows: 91.5% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.1% African American, 1.2% Asian, and 1.9% Multiracial.[6]
Notable alumni
- Tim Fortugno (1980), Major League Baseball player
- Albert Harkness (did not graduate), educator
References
- "Enrollment Data (2021-22) - Uxbridge High (03040505)".
- https://www.uxbridgeschools.com/
- Uxbridge High School Football, 100th Anniversary 1896-1996. 1996.
- "High School | Raymond Design Associates". 15 March 2021.
- https://miaa.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MIAA-Member-School-List.pdf
- "Demographics". Retrieved April 24, 2018.
