Hempstead High School (Texas)

Hempstead High School is a public high school located in the city of Hempstead, Texas, United States and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Hempstead Independent School District located in northwestern Waller County. In 2015, the school was rated "Improvement Required" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Hempstead High School
Address
801 Donaho St. Hempstead , Texas 77445-1007 United States
Coordinates	30.0834°N 96.0768°W / 30.0834; -96.0768
Information
School type	Public high school
School district	Hempstead Independent School District
Principal	LAKESHA MORGAN
Teaching staff	37.75 (FTE)[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	447 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	11.84[1]
Color(s)	Kelly Green & White
Athletics conference	UIL Class 3A
Mascot	Bobcat
Website	Hempstead High School

Athletics

The Hempstead Bobcats compete in these sports - ^[3]

Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf & Track.

State Finalist

• Football ^[4]
  • 2011(2A/D1)

In March 2012, Head football and track coach Ricky Sargent came under fire for allowing students to be left behind at a restaurant in Giddings Texas after a track meet. According to reports, two seniors exited their bus after being told not to. Coach Sargent was notified and OKed the bus to depart without the two students. Sargent would later that night drive to Giddings to stay with the students until parents could arrive. He later met with the parents and apologized for the incident. After hearing of the situation, officials with the Hempstead Independent School District called a special meeting for April 9, 2012 whereby Coach Sargent was fired and the four coaches on the bus were given a 30 day suspension without pay. One week later, the school board reversed their decision and reinstated Coach Sargent and the other coaches.^[5]

Theater

• One Act Play ^[6]
  • 2012(2A)