Luther Burbank High School (Texas)
Luther Burbank High School is a high school dedicated to the late Luther Burbank in San Antonio, Texas.[1] In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
| Luther Burbank High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1002 Edwards Street , 78204 | |
| Coordinates | 29.392887°N 98.509254°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | San Antonio Independent School District |
| Principal | Miguel Elizondo |
| Faculty | 86 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,283 (2014-2015) |
| Color(s) | |
| Team name | Bulldogs |
| Website | Official Website |
History
Burbank opened at its current location in September 1937. Initially it was called the Steve's Gardens Jr.-Sr. High School. It is now officially named for agricultural pioneer Luther Burbank, an American botanist, horticulturist and agricultural science pioneer.[3]
Athletics
The Burbank Bulldogs compete in the following sports:[4]
Notable alumni
- Joe Horlen (born 1937), Major League Baseball All Star pitcher
- Vincent Valdez (born 1977), artist[5]
References
- "Burbank High School, SAISD - Home". saisd.net.
- "2015 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- Luther Burbank High School - About
- The Athletics Department
- "Alumni: SAISD Wall of Fame". San Antonio Independent School District. saisd.net. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
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