Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) High School is a public school in San Juan, Texas (USA). It is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and is one of the district's three high schools.
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Student demographics
As of the 2007-2008 school year, PSJA High had a total of 2,528 students (98.7% Hispanic, 1.1% White, 0.1% African American, and less than 0.1% Native American). 90.6% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged.
2006-07 Accountability rating
Based on the accountability ratings released by the Texas Education Agency on August 1, 2007, PSJA High is currently rated "Academically Acceptable".
Pride of PSJA
PSJA High School is considered the pride of PSJA since it is the original high school. The mascot is a bear and they are known for having a strong football team. PSJA High is one of two schools from the Rio Grande Valley to ever make it to the state finals, and the only school to ever make it twice and back to back in 1962 and 1963.
Public Relations
PSJA High School is under public scrutiny after a gang fight broke out during a lunch shift which involved 76 students,some of which were armed with brass knuckles and firearms,although no shots were fired.Almost a month afterward, there was a bomb threat that was revealed to be a hoax.The controversy stems from the fact that the students who called in the threat made the call during class, with many questioning the administration's competence. Also in 2003 , there were apparent threats also made. One student who was a female was expelled.
Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Solfball
- Powerlifting
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
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