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Corona del Sol High School

Coordinates: 33°19′34″N 111°55′36″W / 33.326145°N 111.926769°W / 33.326145; -111.926769
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Corona del Sol High School
The Aztecs compete at Hascall Henshaw Stadium, located on the school's campus.
Location
Map
1001 E Knox Road
Tempe, Arizona 85284

United States
Coordinates33°19′34″N 111°55′36″W / 33.326145°N 111.926769°W / 33.326145; -111.926769
Information
TypePublic
Established1977
School districtTempe Union High School District
PrincipalNathan Kleve
Staff120.60 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,733 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.66[1]
Color(s)Burnt orange and yellow
   
Athletics conferenceAIA 6A[2]
MascotAztec
RivalMarcos de Niza High School[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Corona del Sol High School is located in Tempe, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1977 and is a part of the Tempe Union High School District.

History

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The local architecture firm of Michael & Kemper Goodwin Ltd. was hired to design the school. The project included an early example of rooftop solar panels.[4] The school opened in the fall of 1977. The school expanded in 1986[5] and in 2001.

As of 2010, Corona del Sol is an open-enrollment school.

Student demographics

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During the 2018–2019 school year, Corona had an enrollment of about 2741 students. About 56% of the population are Caucasian, 24% are Hispanic, 8% are Asian, 6% are African American, 2% are Native American, and 4% are of two or more races/ethnicities.[6]

About 65% of graduates go on to attend a four-year university or college, 23% attend a two-year community college, and 10% move on to vocational training, military service, or full-time employment.[6]

Athletics

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Men's Basketball

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The Corona del Sol men's basketball team has been one of the most successful basketball programs in Arizona high school history. They have been in 15 state championship games, winning 8 state championships with their most recent championship in 2015.[7] The Aztecs have been runner-ups in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1996, 2006, and 2017.[8] According to the AIA, the Aztecs has the second-longest winning streak in Arizona men's basketball history with 46 straight wins from 1979 to 1981.[9] In 2022, the Arizona Republic ranked the 2014-2015 team as the greatest high school men's basketball team in Arizona history.[10] Notable NBA players that have played at Corona includes Marvin Bagley III, Dalen Terry, and Saben Lee.

State championships

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Sports Year
Badminton 2008
Boys' Baseball 1993, 2009
Girls' Basketball 1993, 1994, 2001
Boys' Basketball 1980, 1981, 1989, 1994, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Boys' Cross Country 1992, 2013
Esports 2021,[11] 2024[12]
Football 1980
Boys' Golf 1982
Boys' Soccer 1994, 2010
Girls' Soccer 1996, 2006, 2007
Girls' Softball 1982, 2003
Boys' Tennis 1981 (tied)
Girls' Tennis 1986 (tied)
Boys' Track and Field 1982, 2014
Boys' Volleyball 1997
Girls' Volleyball 1991, 2016, 2022
Wrestling 2009, 2010, 2017

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Corona Del Sol High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Corona del Sol High School". Aiaonline.org. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  3. ^ "A high school football rivalry and the Donald Trump controversy that wasn't". usatodayhss.com. October 23, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "Michael & Kemper Goodwin - Design and the Arts Library Collections | ASU Library". lib.asu.edu. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  5. ^ "p16" (PDF). Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Meet the Aztecs / School Profile". www.tempeunion.org.
  7. ^ "Year-by-Year Varsity Results".
  8. ^ AIA Boys Basketball Championships (PDF) (Report). Arizona Interscholastic Association.
  9. ^ Boys Basketball Records (PDF) (Report). Arizona Interscholastic Association.
  10. ^ "The Arizona Republic".
  11. ^ "Corona del Sol Super Smash Brothers esports team completes unbeaten season with state title". December 14, 2021.
  12. ^ "Dreams achieved in 2024 AIA Esports championships". azpreps365.com.
  13. ^ "AZPreps365".
  14. ^ "Forbes MMA Fighter Bio". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  15. ^ "Jesse Forbes UFC Bio". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  16. ^ "Olympics/Paralympics".
  17. ^ Kiefer, Michael (September 10, 2006). "The 2 sides of Goudeau add to 'Baseline' puzzle". azcentral.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  18. ^ Stuart, Hunter (June 19, 2010). "John Huppenthal, Keith Wagner Interview: AZ State Senator Schooled By High School Student (VIDEO)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  19. ^ "USA Softball Ashley Hansen". Usasoftball.com. March 5, 1990. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  20. ^ "Scooter Molander". Brophyfootball.org. Archived from the original on December 28, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  21. ^ "ASU's Ricky Pearsall Jr. appreciates chance to play for hometown team". The Arizona Republic. October 15, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  22. ^ "Mike Pollak". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
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