Newcastle High School (Oklahoma)
Newcastle High School is a public school located in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Newcastle is a rapidly growing suburban community. Through bond issues, Newcastle has constructed a performing arts center, high school basketball arena, and a football stadium. At one point Newcastle High School was known as the Crickets until it was changed to the Racers. Their school colors also included red until it was officially decided that it would be white and blue with black as an unofficial color. The high school enrolls 498 students in grades 9-12. There is a 96% graduation rate and a  student teacher ratio of 17.12:1. Special courses. Newcastle offers over 30 different electives. Students also have the opportunity to take college courses their junior and senior years through Oklahoma City Community College and Redlands Community College. Students also are able to enroll in classes at Mid-America Career and Technology Center their junior and senior years of high school. Graduating requirements. Ref: Nationally certified teachers. Newcastle High School has three Nationally Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). National Board Certification is awarded to accomplished teachers who have gone above and beyond what is expected. Applicants must submit ten assessments to the board , which are reviewed by trained teachers. Awards. ACT Oklahoma 2011 College Readiness Award Clubs and organizations. Ref: Athletics. The Newcastle Racers compete in many sports organized by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. The Racers won the Class 3A State Football Championship in 1992. Fall Sports 2013 State Champions, 2015 State Champions, 2012 National Champions, 2014 OSSAA Class 4A State Champions Winter Sports 2016 OSSAA Class 4A State Champions Spring Sports State Champions: Ashley Bryant- Shot Put (2011, 2013) Katie Riojas- 300H (2012) Bond Issue Information. Ref: Bond Overview. To date, the bond projects that have been completed include the  new wellness center, field house and concession stand/bathrooms, artificial turf football field, technology and transportation upgrades, bleachers in the middle school gym, and a transportation maintenance facility. The 25,000 square foot, 700-seat auditorium, and the 9,500 square foot library on the Newcastle High School campus is set to be complete for the 2012–2013 school year. The auditorium addition also includes a new vocal music classroom, which currently meets in the band room, and a new drama classroom.