John H. Castle High School
Castle High School is located in Newburgh, Indiana, USA.
Castle High School (Newburgh)
| Established | 1959 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public |
| Principal | Phil Delong |
| Location | Newburgh, Indiana, USA |
| Enrollment | 1,767 |
| Faculty | Around 100 |
| Newspaper | Lancer |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Knight |
| Website | http://www.castlehs.com/ |
History
Castle High School was built in 1975, and is located on 92 acres. In 2004 a new wing was added to the school containing a large Band Facility, 2 science labs, and several classrooms. Also associated with this project was the addition of air-conditioning to the smaller South Gym and a new state-of-the-art weight room facility and brand new locker rooms for the varsity sports.[1]
As of 2006, CHS has 1768 students. CHS is the largest school in the Warrick County School Corporation compared to Boonville High School with 915 students and Tecumseh High School with 312 students.
Facilities
Castle High School is on a 92 acre site. The High School has a 6,000 seat football/track stadium. There is also a baseball and softball field, a soccer field, and 5 tennis courts. the building contains 2 gymnasiums, the North gym with a capacity of 3500, and the South gym with a capacity of 600. There is also a 6-lane 25 yard pool.[2].
Notable alumni
- Bryce Hunt- Olympic Swimmer in the 2004 200 yard Backstroke
- Michael Rosenbaum- Actor, Lex Luthor on Smallville
- Jamey Carroll- Utility Player, Cleveland Indians