Battle High School

Muriel Williams Battle High School (commonly Battle) is a public high school in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It opened for summer school on June 3, 2013, and started its first school year in August 2013.[2] The school serves students in grades 9–12, however seniors did not attend the first year of operation. It is one of four public high schools in the Columbia Public Schools district.

Muriel Williams Battle High School
Address
7575 East St. Charles Road

Columbia
,
Missouri
65202

United States
Coordinates38°58′08″N 92°13′24″W
Information
Other nameBattle
TypePublic high school
MottoIt's a Great Day to be a Spartan
Established2013 (2013)
School districtColumbia Public Schools
NCES School ID290100003239[1]
PrincipalKim Presko
Teaching staff104.38 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,479 (2018–2019)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.17[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold         
MascotSpartan
NewspaperThe Spearhead
Websitewww.cpsk12.org/bhs

History

Columbia's population growth was well over 20% between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.[3] Because of this rapid growth, the city passed a 120 million dollar bond issue in April 2010, partially to fund a new high school, Battle.[4]

Athletics

The following sports are offered to students at Battle:[5]

  • Baseball (spring season)
  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Cross country (boys and girls)
  • Cheerleading
  • Football (11 man)
  • Golf (boys and girls)
  • Softball (fall season)
  • Soccer (boys and girls)
  • Swimming & diving (boys and girls)
  • Tennis (boys and girls)
  • Track & field (boys and girls)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys and girls)
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References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL (290100003239)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  2. Construction at Battle High School proceeds on schedule and budget - Columbia Missourian Archived 2012-07-22 at Archive.today
  3. Columbia Missouri Population
  4. Columbia Public Schools Facility and Bond Plan
  5. https://www.mshsaa.org/Schools/Navigation.aspx?s=953 MSHSAA | Missouri State High School Activities Association]
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