S.H. Rider High School is a

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in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. It is part of the

Wichita Falls Independent School District Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) is a public school district based in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States and is accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Wichita Falls ISD serves most of Wichita Falls (including portions of Shep ...

. The school opened in 1961 and serves students in grades nine through twelve.

History

The school opened for classes in the fall of 1961. It was named for Stephen H. Rider, a long-time educator in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. He was principal of Wichita Falls High School from 1919 to 1949. Although Rider did not open until seven years after the

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's '' Brown v. Board of Education'' decision, none of Wichita Falls's high schools integrated their classes until the late 1960s. Hollandsworth, Skip (December 1994).
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. '' Texas Monthly''. See especially the first long paragraph of the original article. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

Demographics

In the 2016–2017 academic year, 59.3% of Rider's graduates were white, 22.3% were Hispanic, 9.8% were African American, 4.3% were Asian, 1.6% were American Indian, 0.3% were Pacific Islander, and 2.4% were multiracial.

Academics

During the 2016–2017 school year, 8.2% of Rider students were in the school's gifted and talented education program.Author unidentified (2017).
Rider High School
. ''

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'', Austin-based nonprofit journalism website. Retrieved May 16, 2018. Another 10.4% of Rider students were in the school's

special education Special education (known as special-needs education, aided education, exceptional education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, or SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates th ...

program. In 2016, the

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(TEA) gave Rider an academic accountability ratting of "Met standard". In 2018, the TEA began grading schools in five key areas of performance.Sweeten-Shults, Lara (January 6, 2017).
WFISD Scores Cs, Ds on Preliminary Ratings Report
. '' Times Record News'', Wichita Falls daily newspaper. Retrieved May 19, 2018. In 2017, four "preliminary" grades were given to Rider: a B, two Cs, and a D.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

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In 1970, Wichita Falls Independent School District built Memorial Stadium, the first high school stadium in Texas with

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. Seating capacity is over 14,500.

Notable alumni

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, MLB pitcher *

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, NFL quarterback *

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, journalist and educator *

James Frank James Boisfeuillet Frank (born November 23, 1966) is a businessman from Wichita Falls, Texas, who is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 69, which encompasses Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Knox, and Wichita ...

, member of the

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from District 69 in Wichita Falls *

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, NBA guard and college coach *

Khari Long Khari Ahmad Long (born May 23, 1982) is a former professional American and Canadian football defensive end. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Long was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Dallas Co ...

, UFL and NFL defensive end *

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, NFL safety * David Nelson, NFL wide receiver * Dean Prater, NFL defensive end *

Steve Railsback Stephen Railsback is an American theatre, film, and television actor. He is best known for his performances in the films ''The Stunt Man'' and Lifeforce (film), ''Lifeforce'', and his portrayal of Charles Manson in the 1976 television mini-series ...

, actor Classfinders.com: alumni listing from Wichita Falls, TX
. Classfinders.com website. Railsback is identified as "S. H. Rider High School Class of 1966". Retrieved May 14, 2018. * Jaret Reddick, lead singer, guitarist for

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Mark Satin Mark Ivor Satin (born November 16, 1946) is an American political theorist, author, and newsletter publisher. He is best known for contributing to the development and dissemination of three political perspectives – neopacifism in the 196 ...

, anti-Vietnam War activist, political theorist, and author *

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, NFL offensive guardGholson, Nick (August 25, 2011). "Rider's 50 Best in 50 Years". '' Times Record News'', Wichita Falls daily newspaper. * Eric Ward, NFL wide receiver *

Ronnie Williams Ronald Clive Williams (29 March 1939 28 December 1997) was a Welsh actor and comedian, who remains best known for his association with Ryan Davies during the 1970s. Ronnie Williams began his career as an actor, but struggled for recognition, ...

, NFL tight end

References

External links

Rider High School
– official site
Wichita Falls Independent School District
– official site {{authority control Schools in Wichita County, Texas High schools in Wichita Falls, Texas Public high schools in Texas Educational institutions established in 1961 1961 establishments in Texas