Carl Wunsche Sr. High School

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School is a career academy high school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. Wunsche is in the Spring Independent School District and serves grades 9 through 12. Students who currently attend Dekaney High School, Spring High School and Westfield High School are allowed to attend Wunsche. As of 2017, about 850 students attend the school.[3] The first official class of Wunsche graduated in 2019.

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School
Location
900 Wunsche Loop

Spring
,
Harris County
,
Texas
77373

United States
Coordinates30.079990°N 95.426720°W / 30.079990; -95.426720
Information
School typePublic school (U.S.)
PrincipalAndria Schur
Teaching staff102.16 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,473 (2018-2019)[2]
Student to teacher ratio11.74[1]
Color(s)Bronze, Black & White
     
MascotPhoenix
WebsiteOfficial Website

Educational programs

Wunsche High School has many trade-related courses for students who are seeking more information and education in different areas. These areas include veterinary science, dentistry, robotics, cooking, and legal studies.[4]

Students attending Wunsch select one of four areas of specialization, including:

Because of the school's focus on vocation, the school does not offer any athletic activities; students wishing to participate are provided with transportation back at their zoned campuses (either Dekaney, Spring, or Westfield).[5]

Academic performance

For the 2018–2019 school year, the school received an A grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 90 out of 100. The school received an A grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 91) and School Progress (score of 91), and a B grade in Closing the Gaps (score of 86). The school received all of the seven possible distinction designations.[6]

Demographics

In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 1,473 students. 26.6% were African American, 5.7% were Asian, 56.1% were Hispanic, 0.8% were American Indian, 9.2% were White, and 1.6% were two or more races. 64.5% of students were Economically Disadvantaged, 8.7% were English Language Learners, and 4.5% received Special Education services.[2]

Awards and distinctions

The school's main building, constructed in 2006, was recognized in 2007 by the CEFPI with the James D. MacConnell Award, an international annual design award for outstanding new educational facilities.[5][7]

References
  1. CARL WUNSCHE SR H S
  2. Profile: Carl Wunsche SR H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  3. "Carl Wunsche Sr High School". HAR.com. 2017. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  4. "Programs offer gateway to technical careers, college". Chron. 2015-01-31. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  5. "Spring ISD expands Wunsche Sr. High to four-year campus". Chron. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  6. Overview: Carl Wunsche SR H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  7. "James D. MacConnell Past Winners". Council of Educational Facility Planners International. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2018-05-03.


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