Elkins High School (Missouri City, Texas)
| Elkins High School | |
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| Address | |
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7007 Knights Court Missouri City, Texas 77459 United States |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1992 |
| School district | Fort Bend ISD |
| Principal | Deidra Lyons-Lewis |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,111 (Spring 2016) |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Knights |
| 2011 TEA Rating | Recognized |
| Website | Elkins High School |
Coordinates: 29°32′43″N 95°33′29″W / 29.5452°N 95.5581°W
Lawrence E. Elkins High School, more commonly known as Elkins High School is a public high school in Missouri City, Texas that serves communities in Sugar Land and Missouri City. The school, which handles grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Fort Bend Independent School District. Elkins was established in 1992, with its first graduating class in 1995.
Elkins received a Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education in 2002. In addition, Elkins high school was ranked 702nd among the top 1000 schools in the United States by Newsweek in 2005. The Washington Post also ranked Elkins High School among one of the Top High Schools in the Nation in 2011.
Lawrence E. Elkins High School was established as a grade 9 and 10 school in Fall 1992 to alleviate overcrowding from three other district high schools, Dulles, Clements, and Willowridge.
The Engineering Academy is a unique opportunity for high school students to explore their interest in the field of engineering. The goal of the program is to inform and excite students about the potential of a career in engineering. Courses include Engineering Principles & Systems and Engineering Computer Applications and are meant to form a strong foundation of engineering knowledge. Advanced Engineering Internship is also offered in which students are able to work alongside professional engineers.
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