Clear Springs High School

History

The construction of Clear Springs High School was approved by voters in the Clear Creek Independent School District during a 2004 bond election at a cost of $65,257,412.

Clear Springs High School opened for the 2007–2008 school year taking its zoning from areas previously served by Clear Creek High School and Clear Brook High School. In its initial year, Clear Springs was attended only by ninth and tenth graders, adding an additional grade level each year. The first graduating class was the Class of 2010.

Demographics

As of the 2024–2024 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 2,668 students enrolled was as follows:

• White – 52.3%
• Hispanic – 27.5%
• Asian – 8.7%
• Black – 6.2%
• Two or More Races – 5.0%
• American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.2%
• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander – 0.1%

Academics

In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked the school #240 in Texas and #2602 nationally based on college readiness and state exam scores.

They have an award-winning computer science program with multiple appearances in Region UIL.

Fine arts

Musical theatre

Clear Springs produces a full-length musical every year which is entered into the Tommy Tune Awards. The show is produced and operated across the Choir, Theatre, and Technical Theatre departments.

Band

There are three concert ensembles: the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. In the fall, there is a competitive marching band and color guard. The Wind Ensemble has twice been recognized by the national Mark of Excellence Award by the National Wind Band Honors project.

Orchestra

The Charger Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra, in collaboration with the Charger Band Program as of the academic year of 2012-2013. There are four String groups: Chamber I, Chamber II, Symphony, and Philharmonic. For the last several years, the orchestra has received top honors with all of its groups in UIL evaluation.

Extracurricular activities

Honor societies

• National Honor Society (NHS)
• Rho Kappa (Social Studies)
• National English Honor Society (NEHS)
• Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics)
• Science National Honor Society (SNHS)
• Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish)
• Société Honoraire de Français (French)
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
• American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS)
• International Thespian Society

Clubs

• HOSA
• DECA
• Student United Way
• The Morning Show
• Interact Club
• Army JROTC
• FFA
• Bolt Bots
• Gaming Club
• Computer Science Club
• Speech and Debate Club
• Technology Student Association (TSA)

Feeder patterns

Clear Springs High School's approved attendance boundaries have been in effect since fall 2007.

Elementary schools

• Bauerschlag
• Campbell
• Gilmore
• Hall
• League City
• Ross
• Greene (partial)
• Landolt (partial)

Intermediate schools

• Creekside
• Brookside (Science Magnet Program, partial)
• Victory Lakes (partial)
• League City (WAVE program)
• Seabrook (Science Magnet program)

In-District Transfers: Students living within the Clear Creek Independent School District zoning boundaries, but not within the Clear Springs High School zoning boundaries, can apply for an In-District Transfer to be able to attend Clear Springs High School. Transfers must be approved by District Officials and may be granted for the following reasons:

• Transportation Conflicts
• Culinary Arts Program
• Engineering Program
• Sports
• Dance/ Drill Team
• Band and Other Fine Arts Transfers will be granted based on the individual student and can be revoked if the student presents a problem to their new campus.

Notable alumni

Sports

• Marcus Johnson: wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles when they won Super Bowl LII (2018). He previously played college football for the University of Texas at Austin.
• Kelly Maxwell: college softball player
• Brooke McCarty–Williams: professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association.
• Noah Thomas: wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs

References

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