Greenfield High School (Wisconsin)
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| Established | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Darin Fahrney |
| Assistant Principals | , Richard Lemanski |
| Faculty | 77 (2005–06) [1] |
| Students | 1,187 (2005–06) [2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA |
| Oversight | Greenfield School District |
| Accreditation | North Central Association |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Hawks |
| Yearbook | 'Spectrum' |
| Graduation rate | 99% |
| Website | www.greenfield.k12.wi.us |
Greenfield High School is a public high school in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, located at the intersection of Layton Avenue and South 60th Street. Established in 1957, GHS represents one of the three school districts within the city of Greenfield (the other two being Whitnall and West Allis-West Milwaukee). It is a four-year public high school accredited by North Central Accrediting Association (NCA) and runs on a 50 minute, 7 period, 2 semester schedule. The staff of 77 teachers, 4 guidance counselors, 4 administrators, 1 school sociologist, 1 school psychologist, and 43 support personnel staff support approximately 1200 students.
GHS is a member of the WIAA and the Woodland Conference for athletics, and offers students 10 boys sports and 9 girls sports to participate in. GHS offers organizations including National Honor Society, DECA, and YESS as well as approximately 10 clubs including the Environmental Club, R.C. Club, Rocket Club, and Film Society and famously known Air Force JROTC Program.
Greenfield's long time athletic rival is the Greendale High School Panthers, as well as the crosstown rival Whitnall High School Falcons, who joined Greenfield in the Woodland Conference in the 1997-98 school year.
Greenfield High School is currently outgoing School Construction for a new School at the end of the Year 2009.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Alan Kulwicki, NASCAR champion who celebrated Alan Kulwicki Day for his 1992 Winston Cup championship in the school gymnasium
- Matt Turk, [NFL] Punter on the Dolphins, Redskins, Jets, Rams. Currently on the Houston Texans.
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