Vinton High School
School in Vinton, Louisiana, United States
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Vinton High School is a Title I public high school located in the city of Vinton, Louisiana. It is a part of Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. The school colors are red and blue,[4] and the Principal is Eric Heinen.[5] The school had an enrollment of 296 for the 2020-21 school year.[6] Students are offered dual enrollment at Sulphur High School to take Advanced Placement courses.
| Vinton High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1603 Grace Avenue , United States | |
| Coordinates | 30°10′51″N 93°35′01″W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1913[1] |
| Status | Open |
| NCES School ID | 220033000270 |
| Principal | Eric Heinen[2] |
| Teaching staff | 27.91 (on an FTE basis)[3] |
| Enrollment | 286[3] (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.25[3] |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Nickname | Lions |
| Website | www |
Athletics
Vinton High athletics competes in the LHSAA. The current athletic director of the school is Mitch Manuel.[4]
The following sports teams are offered to Vinton High School students:
- Baseball (varsity, junior varsity, freshman)
- Softball (varsity, junior varsity)
- Boys basketball (varsity, junior varsity)
- Girls basketball (varsity, junior varsity)
- Gridiron football (varsity, junior varsity)
- Volleyball (varsity)
- Boys soccer (varsity)
- Girls soccer (varsity)
- Boys track and field (varsity)
- Girls track and field (varsity)
- Boys wrestling (varsity)
State Championships
Football
- (2) 1935, 1936
Notable alumni
- Ken Bahnsen (1948), professional football player (San Francisco 49ers) and college football coach (North Texas).[7]
- Russell Hantz (1990), Survivor contestant, Survivor: Samoa runner-up in 2009.[8]
- Bobby Kimball (1964), lead singer of Toto.[9]
- Stephen Starring (1979), professional football player for the New England Patriots.[10]