| Corona del Sol High School | |
|---|---|
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 The Aztecs compete at Hascall Henshaw Stadium, located on the school's campus. | |
| Location | |
1001 E Knox Road Tempe, Arizona 85284 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°19′34″N 111°55′36″W / 33.326145°N 111.926769°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1977 |
| School district | Tempe Union High School District |
| Principal | Nathan Kleve |
| Staff | 115.90 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,762 (2019–20)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.83[1] |
| Color(s) | Burnt Orange and Gold |
| Athletics conference | AIA 6A[2] |
| Mascot | Aztec |
| Rival | Marcos de Niza High School[3] |
| Website | Official website |
Corona del Sol High School is located in Tempe, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1977 and is a part of the Tempe Union High School District.
History
The local architecture firm of Michael & Kemper Goodwin Ltd. was hired to design the school. The project included an early example of rooftop solar panels.[4] The school opened in the fall of 1977. The school expanded in 1986[5] and in 2001.
As of 2010, Corona del Sol is an open-enrollment school.
Student demographics
During the 2018–2019 school year, Corona had an enrollment of about 2741 students. About 56% of the population are Caucasian, 24% are Hispanic, 8% are Asian, 6% are African American, 2% are Native American, and 4% are of two or more races/ethnicities.[6]
About 65% of graduates go on to attend a four-year university or college, 23% attend a two-year community college, and 10% move on to vocational training, military service, or full-time employment.[6]
Athletics
Men's Basketball
The Corona del Sol men's basketball team has been one of the most successful basketball programs in Arizona high school history. They have been in 15 state championship games, winning 8 state championships with their most recent championship in 2015.[7] The Aztecs have been runner-ups in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1996, 2006, and 2017.[8] According to the AIA, the Aztecs has the second-longest winning streak in Arizona men's basketball history with 46 straight wins from 1979 to 1981.[9] In 2022, the Arizona Republic ranked the 2014-2015 team as the greatest high school men's basketball team in Arizona history.[10] Notable NBA players that have played at Corona includes Marvin Bagley III, Dalen Terry, and Saben Lee.
State championships
| Sports | Year |
|---|---|
| Badminton | 2008 |
| Boys' Baseball | 1993, 2009 |
| Girls' Basketball | 1993, 1994, 2001 |
| Boys' Basketball | 1980, 1981, 1989, 1994, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Boys' Cross Country | 1992, 2013 |
| Esports | 2021[11] |
| Football | 1980 |
| Boys' Golf | 1982 |
| Boys' Soccer | 1994, 2010 |
| Girls' Soccer | 1996, 2006, 2007 |
| Girls' Softball | 1982, 2003 |
| Boys' Tennis | 1981 (tied) |
| Girls' Tennis | 1986 (tied) |
| Boys' Track and Field | 1982, 2014 |
| Boys' Volleyball | 1997 |
| Girls' Volleyball | 1991, 2016, 2022 |
| Wrestling | 2009, 2010, 2017 |
Notable alumni
- Alex Barcello, basketball player for the B.C. Oostende
- Marvin Bagley III, basketball player for the Detroit Pistons
- Maceo Brown, plays rugby for the United States national rugby sevens team
- Chris Cariaso, retired professional MMA fighter, formerly in the UFC[13]
- Slade Echeverria (class of 2008), lead singer and bass guitarist of the band Anarbor
- Jesse Forbes, two-time All-State and NJCAA All-American wrestler;[14] professional mixed martial artist, formerly with the UFC[15]
- Lyndsey Fry, member of the United States women's national ice hockey team and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics silver medalist[16]
- Mark Goudeau, "Baseline Killer," serial killer and rapist responsible for nine murders[17]
- Eric Halvorsen, bassist of the band A Rocket to the Moon[18]
- Ashley Hansen, second baseman for the United States national softball team[19]
- Pat Kirch (class of 2008), drummer of the band The Maine
- Saben Lee, professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns
- Freddy Lockhart, actor/comedian; Comedy Central Live At Gotham; star of Frank TV on TBS
- Andrew "Scooter" Molander, quarterback at Phoenix College (division II), Colorado State (division I); NFL player (Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, NY Giants); played in Arena Football League (AFL); current football head coach for Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix[20]
- Avery Moss, defensive lineman for the New York Giants
- Andrus Peat, offensive lineman for NFL's New Orleans Saints
- Mike Pollak, player for the Indianapolis Colts[21]
- Dalen Terry, basketball player for the Chicago Bulls
References
- 1 2 3 "Corona Del Sol High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ "Corona del Sol High School". Aiaonline.org. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ "A high school football rivalry and the Donald Trump controversy that wasn't". usatodayhss.com. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ "Michael & Kemper Goodwin - Design and the Arts Library Collections | ASU Library". lib.asu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- ↑ "p16" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- 1 2 "Meet the Aztecs / School Profile".
- ↑ "Year-by-Year Varsity Results".
- ↑ https://aiaonline.org/files/213/basketball-team-champs-boys.pdf
- ↑ https://aiaonline.org/files/239/basketball-boys-records.pdf
- ↑ "The Arizona Republic".
- ↑ "Corona del Sol Super Smash Brothers esports team completes unbeaten season with state title". 14 December 2021.
- ↑ "AZPreps365".
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/chris.cariaso/about
- ↑ "Forbes MMA Fighter Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ↑ "Jesse Forbes UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ↑ "Olympics/Paralympics".
- ↑ Kiefer, Michael (2006-09-10). "The 2 sides of Goudeau add to 'Baseline' puzzle". azcentral.com. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
- ↑ Stuart, Hunter (2010-06-19). "John Huppenthal, Keith Wagner Interview: AZ State Senator Schooled By High School Student (VIDEO)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ↑ "USA Softball Ashley Hansen". Usasoftball.com. 1990-03-05. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ↑ "Scooter Molander". Brophyfootball.org. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ↑ "Mike Pollak". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2012-11-20.