Colfax High School (Colfax, California)
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Colfax High School is a four-year public high school in Colfax
, California
in the United States. It is in the Placer Union High School District in Placer County. The school currently serves about 840 students living between Auburn
, Grass Valley
, and Alta
/Dutch Flat
. The school itself is located on 40 acres (16.2 ha) in the Bear River valley north of downtown Colfax and adjacent to Colfax Elementary School.
The student body self-identified as 85.3% white, the average classroom size is 25–27, and there are 3.6 students per computer. 95% of the teachers have a full credential and the average length of time they have been teaching is 19 years. The graduation rate is 100.0% as of the 2007-08 academic year.
Colfax High's mascot is the falcon
, school colors are green and white.
classes in English, Statistics, Physics, Microeconomics, U.S. Government, Environmental Science, and U.S. History. 36.2% of 2008 Colfax High graduates completed the UC
/CSU
high school course requirements.
of C.O.R.E. The drama program uses Colfax High's 500 seat performing arts center finished in 2003, inaugurated with a performance of Shakespeare's 'The Comedy Of Errors' in 2004. The school also has a chorus program, as well as a small band. Other student media includes a yearbook (The Evergreen), a newspaper (The Falcon Free Press), and from 1981-2011 a yearly calendar produced by the art program. It has in the past had a film and media class (Thunderpaw Multimedia), as well as an apparel store (Greenline Inc.). The film and media class used to produce a yearly video yearbook, and short film, a few of which won awards.
, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding teams in the CNISSF league. Colfax is a Division IV or III school depending on the sport. Colfax is part of the Sac-Joaquin Section
for most sports (excluding Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding).
in Nevada County
. In 2002–2003, the football team was the Pioneer Valley League Champions and Sac–Joaquin Section Champions after finishing the season 13–0. The season was dedicated to deceased player Sean Divine.http://www.sacbee.com/sports/story/1299988.html
In 2009, Pat Rawlins set the school record for yards rushed in a single game with 279 rushing yards.
Colfax, California
Colfax is a city in Placer County, California, at the crossroads of Interstate 80 and State Route 174. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,963 at the 2010 census...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in the United States. It is in the Placer Union High School District in Placer County. The school currently serves about 840 students living between Auburn
Auburn, California
Auburn is the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,330. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history.Auburn is part of the Greater Sacramento area.- History :...
, Grass Valley
Grass Valley, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Grass Valley had a population of 12,860. The population density was 2,711.3 people per square mile . The racial makeup of Grass Valley was 11,493 White, 46 African American, 208 Native American, 188 Asian, 9 Pacific Islander, 419 from other...
, and Alta
Alta, California
Alta is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Placer County, California, United States, about northeast of Auburn. The village is located off Interstate 80 and along the historical First Transcontinental Railroad. The ZIP code is 95701 and the area code 530...
/Dutch Flat
Dutch Flat, California
Dutch Flat is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Placer County, California, United States, about northeast of Auburn along Interstate 80. It was founded by German immigrants in 1851 and was once one of the richest gold mining locations of California...
. The school itself is located on 40 acres (16.2 ha) in the Bear River valley north of downtown Colfax and adjacent to Colfax Elementary School.
The student body self-identified as 85.3% white, the average classroom size is 25–27, and there are 3.6 students per computer. 95% of the teachers have a full credential and the average length of time they have been teaching is 19 years. The graduation rate is 100.0% as of the 2007-08 academic year.
Colfax High's mascot is the falcon
Falcon
A falcon is any species of raptor in the genus Falco. The genus contains 37 species, widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America....
, school colors are green and white.
Academics
Colfax High offers APAdvanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...
classes in English, Statistics, Physics, Microeconomics, U.S. Government, Environmental Science, and U.S. History. 36.2% of 2008 Colfax High graduates completed the UC
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
/CSU
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
high school course requirements.
Media and fine arts
Colfax High School has a drama program that operates as Creators of Riveting Entertainment a backronymBackronym
A backronym or bacronym is a phrase constructed purposely, such that an acronym can be formed to a specific desired word. Backronyms may be invented with serious or humorous intent, or may be a type of false or folk etymology....
of C.O.R.E. The drama program uses Colfax High's 500 seat performing arts center finished in 2003, inaugurated with a performance of Shakespeare's 'The Comedy Of Errors' in 2004. The school also has a chorus program, as well as a small band. Other student media includes a yearbook (The Evergreen), a newspaper (The Falcon Free Press), and from 1981-2011 a yearly calendar produced by the art program. It has in the past had a film and media class (Thunderpaw Multimedia), as well as an apparel store (Greenline Inc.). The film and media class used to produce a yearly video yearbook, and short film, a few of which won awards.
Athletics
Colfax High fields Cross Country, Track, Tennis, Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Golf, Swim, Football, Basketball, and Wrestling teams in the Pioneer Valley League, as well as Nordic SkiingCross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding teams in the CNISSF league. Colfax is a Division IV or III school depending on the sport. Colfax is part of the Sac-Joaquin Section
Sac-Joaquin Section
The Sac-Joaquin Section is a part of the California Interscholastic Federation, governing high school sports in the northeastern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area, the city of Sacramento, and the northern portion of the San Joaquin Valley...
for most sports (excluding Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding).
- Golden Empire League 1954–2002
- Pioneer Valley League 2002–2010
Football
The Division 4 Colfax High Falcons football rival is traditionally Bear River High SchoolBear River High School
Bear River High School is a public high school in the Nevada Joint Union High School District in Grass Valley, California. It is located across the street from Lake of the Pines. It graduated approximately 300 graduates in the 2006-2007 school year for a 98.5% graduation rate, 52.1% completed...
in Nevada County
Nevada County, California
Nevada County is a county located in the Sierra Nevada of California, in the Mother Lode country. As of 2010 its population was 98,764. The county seat is Nevada City.-History:Nevada County was created in 1851 from parts of Yuba County....
. In 2002–2003, the football team was the Pioneer Valley League Champions and Sac–Joaquin Section Champions after finishing the season 13–0. The season was dedicated to deceased player Sean Divine.http://www.sacbee.com/sports/story/1299988.html
In 2009, Pat Rawlins set the school record for yards rushed in a single game with 279 rushing yards.
Notable alumni
- Gordy Ainsleigh, who started the Western States 100
- Matthew Medlin, class of 1996, produced the film Obselidia, a Sundance Film FestivalSundance Film FestivalThe Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
award winner in 2010.