Happy High School
Happy High School is a public high school located in Happy, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the University [Interscholastic League|UIL] It is part of the Happy [Independent School District] located in northern Swisher County. In 2013, the school was rated "Texas Education Agency accountability [ratings system|Met Standard]" by the Texas Education Agency.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 131 students enrolled for the 2022–2023 school year is as follows:- Male - 55.7%
- Female - 44.3%
- Hispanic - 19.1%
- White - 77.9%
- Black - 0.8%
- Two or More Races - 2.3%
Athletics
The Happy Cowboys compete in the following sportsCross Country, 6-Man Football, Basketball, Golf, Tennis & Track, and High School Rodeo.
State Titles
- One Act Play
- *1969
Notable alumni
- Joe Fortenberry, captain of the 1936 [United States men's Olympic basketball team]. Fortenberry is credited as being one of the first basketball players to dunk the ball, doing so at Madison Square Garden in 1936