Cooper High School (Abilene, Texas)

32.4063°N 99.7488°W / 32.4063; -99.7488

O.H. Cooper High School
Address
3639 Sayles Blvd


United States
Information
School typePublic high school
Established1960
School districtAbilene Independent School District
PrincipalLyndsey Williamson
Staff121.10 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,757 (2021–22)
Student to teacher ratio14.51
Color(s)    Royal Blue and Scarlet
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAAAA
MascotCougar
NicknameCoogs
Feeder schoolsMadison & Clack middle schools
WebsiteCooper High School

O.H. Cooper High School (commonly referred to as Abilene Cooper) is a public high school located in Abilene, Texas. It opened in 1960, in part to handle the increase in school age youth resulting from the Post World War II Baby Boom. It is one of three 4-year high schools within Abilene Independent School District.

Cooper High is named for Oscar Henry Cooper, who was president of Baylor University from 1898 to 1902. Prior to such time, his advocacy for a state-supported and state-controlled university led to the establishment of the University of Texas. After his time at Baylor, Dr. Cooper was president of Hardin–Simmons University in Abilene until 1909. Thereafter, he headed "Cooper's Boys' School" in Abilene until 1915.

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