Mark Grisdale,Principal
Gina Cobb, Administrative Assistant Principal
Dr. Debbie Roesler, Assistant Principal for Instruction
Kathy Williams, Student Support Administrator
Richard Celestine, Mike Clifton, Romulo Crespo, Brandy Richard,
Robert Taylor, Assistant Principals
21000 Franz Rd.
Katy, Texas 77449
Phone: 281-237-7800
Fax: 281-644-1746
Web: schools.katyisd.org/campus/mrhs
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,030 in 2009/2010
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Colors: Purple and White
Mascot: Mavericks
About Morton Ranch High School:
Morton Ranch High School is named in honor of the Morton Family Ranch, established in 1896, when Elbert M. Morton and his wife Margaret moved with their family from Missouri to Katy. Today, a fifth generation of Mortons is in line to be a Katy ISD graduate.
At Morton Ranch High School, Katy ISD’s goals in the areas of excellence and technology are evident. The district’s fifth high school is expansive not only in size, but also in its commitment to providing an educational environment that is student-centered, parent-friendly and teacher-supportive.
In addition to academic courses, students at Morton Ranch have access to a wide variety of clubs and organizations, including Academic Decathlon, National Art Honor Society, Best Buddies, Bowling, Cheerleaders, Theatre, Band, Color Guard, Choir, DARE Role Models, Maverick Belles Dance Team, Debate, Destination Imagination, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Clubs, FFA, Good Sportsmanship League, Health and Occupational Science Association, Mock Trial, MAVS volunteer program, National Honor Society, Journalism, Orchestra, Peer Assistance Leadership , UIL Academic, Future Teachers Association, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and Junior Achievement.
Awards and Honors in 2008 – 2009:
· MRHS had 3 National Hispanic Scholars, 2 National Achievement Scholars, and 1 National Merit Semi-Finalist.
· 4 students received Jesse H. Jones Houston Endowment Scholarships.
- Academic Decathlon State Qualifier (3rd year in a row).
- Students earned passing scores and college credit on 258 Advanced Placement exams in 20 different subjects.
· Boys’ Soccer team was co-district champions.
· Maverick Belles Elite Team earned a National championship.
· Wrestling team earned numerous awards including district championship (boys), 12 regional qualifiers, 5 state qualifiers, and State Dual Qualifiers (boys and girls).
· Girls’ Track and Field earned 6 district champion titles (in pole vault, shot put, discus, 400 meter, 4x200 relay, and 4x400 relay).
· Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team earned 1st place in district for Management Decision Making, and 1st pace at State for the chapter scrapbook, and for fundraising for the FBLA Endowment Fund and March of Dimes.
· FFA had numerous competitors at the state level, and earned 1st place at state in poultry judging.
Distinctions in the 2009 – 2010 School Year:
· Alley Theater teaches a collaborative playwriting class to MRHS theater and creative writing students.
· The MRHS FFA chapter earned the Golden Horizon Award and a National Chapter Rating during the summer (2009).
2009 TAKS Data:
All Students Tested MRHS State
English Language Arts 93% 91%
Math 80% 82%
Science 76% 78%
Social Studies 97% 93%
MRHS 2009 Accountability rating: Recognized
2008 TEA Report Card Data (2009 data will be available in late November):
Gold Performance Acknowledgements:
- Recommended High School Graduation Program (class of 2007)
- Commended on Social Studies
- Comparable Improvement – Reading, ELA, and Math
Attendance rate: 96.5%
Drop out rate 1.7%
Avg. yrs. teacher experience: 8.6
Students per teacher 13.7
English/Language Arts 19.9
Foreign Languages 19.7
Mathematics 20.8
Science 21.4
Social Studies 24.7
Student profile:
White 33.7%
Hispanic 44.3%
African American 16.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5.1%
Native American 0.2%
Low income 41.2%
Limited English 6.6%
Special program enrollment:
Special education 8.5%
Career/Technology 43.2%
Bilingual/ESL 5.8%
Gifted/Talented 3.5%
What Students Say About Morton Ranch High School
“I like MRHS because where else can you be purple and white and be a Maverick? You can tell that a lot of the teachers care about us and really like what they are doing.”
“I like Morton Ranch because there is always something new to learn.”
“I love MRHS because the teachers are great, and we have the best principal because he is a great influence. He is involved with every aspect of our school.”
“Morton Ranch is awesome because it’s a new school, we have great teachers, and we have a great overall atmosphere.”
“Morton Ranch rocks because of all the great kids.”
“Our school, Morton Ranch High School, is the best because of our fun athletics program and our smart and patient teachers and coaches.”
“Morton Ranch is the best school because all the teachers are friendly, and the
principals are always in the halls and at all the extracurricular events. It really
makes them seem like they care.”