Vacaville High School
| Vacaville High School | |
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,_Vacaville,_California.jpg) Vacaville High School, 1912 | |
| Address | |
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100 West Monte Vista Avenue , California 95688 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°21′35″N 121°59′54″W / 38.359765°N 121.9984169°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | Vacaville Union High School |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1898 |
| School district | Vacaville Unified School District |
| Principal | Adam Wright[2] |
| Teaching staff | 91.34 (FTE) (2022–23)[3] |
| Grades | 9-12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,994 (2022–23)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.83 (2022–23)[3] |
| Color(s) | |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Website | vhs |
Vacaville High School is an American public high school in the Vacaville Unified School District located in the city of Vacaville, California, serving the north side of the city and the far northern unincorporated communities of Allendale, Bucktown and Hartley.[4]
History
[edit]The original school building was completed in 1898[5] and was used until 1952, when a new building replaced it. Originally named Vacaville Union High School.[5] In 2018, two fifteen-classroom mathematics and English buildings were opened.[6][7]
Notable alumni
[edit] | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (October 2022) |
- Jordan Brown, major league baseball outfielder[8]
- Randy Dedini, professional soccer goalie and college head coach[9]
- Kyle DeVan, played offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts and other NFL teams[10]
- Tony Gonsolin, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2020 World Series Champion
- Bob Heise, former Major League Baseball player
- Stefan Janoski, skateboarder with signature Nike shoe [11]
- Josh Kaddu, NFL linebacker[12]
- Zack Nash, NFL linebacker[13]
- Aaron Pauley, lead vocalist and bassist for the metalcore band Of Mice & Men[14]
- Dave Sells, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Jacoby Shaddix, leader of the band Papa Roach[15]
- Robyn Stevens (born 1983), race walker
- Mykal Walker, NFL linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Thomas Williams, NFL linebacker and motivational speaker[16]
Notable staff
[edit]- Raymond C. Carrington, sculptor; math teacher at the school[17]
- Jason Fisk, former professional football player; football coach at the school[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vacaville High School in Vacaville, CA - US News Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Administration". Vacaville High School. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Vacaville High (064059006709)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Vacaville High School".
- ^ a b "A City In Ceramics, Vacaville's Centennial Panels". Issuu. Vacaville magazine. pp. 56–58. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ Bowen, Jerry (2004). Vacaville. Arcadia. pp. 67, 68, 101. ISBN 9780738528847.
- ^ Bammer, Richard (January 11, 2018). "New Home for Math at Vaca High". The Reporter.
- ^ Tim Roe, "Vacaville's Jordan Brown coming to San Francisco with Miami Marlins", The Reporter, June 19, 2013.
- ^ "Randy Dedini", HornetSports.com (accessed January 18, 2018).
- ^ Mack Drake, "Vacaville High School announces third Hall of Fame class", The Reporter, October 22, 2017.
- ^ Melissa Murphy (July 5, 2009). "Shoeless? Not this boy – The Vacaville Reporter". Thereporter.com. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Vacaville High School graduate Kaddu makes Miami Dolphins roster", The Reporter, September 1, 2013.
- ^ "Former Bulldog, Zack Nash, to enter Sac State HoF", The Reporter, June 21, 2017.
- ^ Amy Maginnis-Honey, "Vacaville’s Aaron Pauley gears up for upcoming tour", Daily Republic, January 17, 2014.
- ^ Ryan McCarthy, "Papa Roach band members remember their roots, mayor says", Daily Republic, May 4, 2017.
- ^ Susan Bell, "Former football star turns a setback into success", USC News, October 24, 2014.
- ^ "Raymond C. Carrington". Carrington Foundation for Public Art. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Vacaville Ready to Have a go at Another Successful Football Season". Daily Republic. August 17, 2017.
External links
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