GENERAL INFORMATION

Principal: Mr. Larry Giangrosso

Assistant Principals:
Mr. Josh Britnell
Mrs. Yvette Coley-Smith
Mr. Murry Hill

Athletic Director: Mr. Patrick Kellogg

FACULTY

Professional Staff: 139
Master’s Degree & higher: 73%
Five +years of experience: 87%

MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE BELIEFS

Spain Park High School exists to promote integrity, respect diversity, prepare students for academic excellence, and instill in our young adults a commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

Our mission supports the mission of Hoover City Schools: "In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provide each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum."

• Student learning is a chief priority for the school.
• Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, while also solving problems and producing quality work.
• Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
• A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
• A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
• Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

Spain Park High School Code of Academic Honesty and Integrity

Established 2013

• Purpose: At Spain Park High School, we believe in the importance of a culture of honesty and moral responsibility. The purpose of the Code is to establish an environment where students seek academic, social, and personal integrity.
• Honor Statement: As a person of integrity, I have neither given nor received aid on this assignment/test.
• Honor Pledge: I pledge to act with integrity by upholding the principles of the Code.

ACCREDITATION

Alabama State Department of Education
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

NASSP, NACAC, SACAC, ASCD, AACD, ALCA, The College Board

ENROLLMENT (FALL 2017)

Total: 1625

9th: 406

10th: 403

11th: 404

12th: 412

DEMOGRAPHICS

Four-year Alabama public high school located on 100 acres in the city of Hoover, a residential area south of Birmingham, with approximately 84,000 residents. Spain Park High School opened in 2001, and the charter class graduated in May 2004.

GRADING SCALE

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 59 and below

COMPUTATION OF CLASS RANK/GPA

Rank in class and GPA are cumulative for grades 9-12. AP courses are weighted one point per period annually. Pre-AP courses are weighted .25 per period annually. Debate team, math team, scholar’s bowl, and dual enrollment are weighted .50 per period annually.

AP TESTING RESULTS

AP Total # of Candidates Tested: 420
AP Total # of Exams Administered: 1,010

Current Year scores of 3 or higher: 76% Candidates Tested in Subject Area:

AP Biology 47
AP Calculus AB 50
AP Calculus BC 22
AP Chemistry 50
AP Chinese 1
AP Computer Sci. A 5
AP Computer Sci. Principles 35
AP Environmental Science 91
AP English Lang. 83
AP English Lit. 63
AP French 8
AP Government 68
AP Human Geography 99
AP Macroeconomics 71
AP Music Theory 16
AP Physics 27
AP Physics 2 14
AP Psychology 14
AP Statistics 34
AP U.S. History 120
AP Studio Art (Design) 4
AP Studio Art (Drawing) 6
AP Spanish 39
AP Spanish (Culture) 2
AP Music Theory 9
ACT Composite Scores
SPHS: 22.8 SPHS Avg. English: 23.0
State: 19.2 SPHS Avg. Mathematics: 21.5
National: 20.8 SPHS Avg. Reading: 23.6
SPHS Avg. Science: 22.5
State Avg. English 18.9
State Avg. Mathematics: 18.4
State Avg. Reading: 19.7
State Avg. Science: 19.4

CEEB/ACT CODE: 010381

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 units including 4 English, 4 Social Studies,4 Mathematics (including Algebra I & Geometry), 4 Sciences (including Biology and a physical science), 1 Physical Education, 1 Fine Art, ½ Health Education, ½ Computer Applications, 5 Electives

CURRICULUM

Advanced Placement Courses

Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Economics (Macro), English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Government, Human Geography, Physics 1, Physics 2, Physics C, Psychology, Spanish, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art (Drawing, Design), U.S. History, Research, Seminar

Pre-Advanced Placement Courses

Algebra II Trig., Biology, Chemistry, English 9 & 10, French III, Geometry, German III, Latin III, Pre-calculus, Spanish III, IV, V, World History

ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC DISTINCTION

In its 15-year history, Spain Park High School has won 16 state athletic championships; including the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 Boys’ Golf State Championship, 2012 Boys’ Indoor Track State Championship, 2004, 2009 and 2010 Girls’ Soccer State Championship, 2015 Boys’ Baseball State Championship, and the 2018 Girls' Basketball State Championship. Football and Girls Softball both finished as State Runner-ups in the 2015/2016 season. Spain Park High School also holds the distinction of having the first ever Alabama State Boys Bowling Champions in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Spain Park High School is the 2008-2009 recipient of The Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (U.S. Department of Education Secondary Schools Recognition Program) and the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse Award Winner. In 2007, Spain Park High School was awarded the State of Alabama Attorney General’s Safe Schools Initiative Award. In 2007, 2008, 2009 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Spain Park High School was recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the “Top High Schools in the United States” In 2014 Spain Park High School was recognized by ACT for College and Career Readiness and ranked in the top 5 nationally. In 2018 Niche recognized Hoover City Schools as the 5th Safest School District in the United States.

SPAIN PARK ACADEMIES

Spain Park High School is pleased to offer selective academies with dynamic courses of study designed to help students hone their skills in particular fields of study. Fields of study include Engineering Academy, Finance Academy, Information Technology Academy, Fine Arts Academy, Law Academy, and Health Sciences Academy.