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George Bush High School is a public high school located in the Mission Bendcensus designated place and in unincorporatedFort Bend County, Texas, serving students in grades 9–12. The school has a "Richmond, Texas" postal address but is not in the Richmond city limits. The school is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District and serves several areas of unincorporated Fort Bend County, including Mission Bend. The high school is named after the forty-first president of the United States, George H. W. Bush, who attended the school's inauguration. The school colors are orange, white, and navy blue. The average annual enrollment is approximately 2,200 students.
George Bush High School was established in 2001 in order to help educate the increasing population of Richmond, Texas. George Bush is a member of the University Interscholastic League and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 5A division and are known as the "Bush Broncos". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. Notable alumni of the school include NFL lineman Russell Okung and Emmanuel Ogbah, and NBA player Kelly Oubre Jr.
George Bush High School was established on August 16, 2001 in order to help educate the increasing population of Richmond, TX. There was no senior class in the inaugural year. The sophomore and junior class consisted of students from Kempner High School and Austin High School.
Bush was FBISD’s Eighth Comprehensive High School.
Academics
George Bush High School operates on a 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. schedule, which includes three lunch periods. Class scheduling is organized into seven classes which students attend every day. In 4th period, it appears in bronco news time in tv where giving the events and incidents.
Class Schedule
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Time
7:30–8:19
8:25–9:14
9:20–10:09
10:25–11:14
11:20–1:00
1:06–1:55
2:01–2:50
Lunch
A
B
C
Lunch during 5th period
11:14-11:44
11:52-12:22
12:30-1:00
Extracurricular activities
The Broncos are members of the University Interscholastic League and are classified as a 5A school, the second largest classification in Texas. Throughout its history, George Bush has won one state championship, boys' basketball in 2010. Several graduates have gone on to have successful collegiate and professional athletic careers, most notably NFL lineman Russell Okung and MLB infielder Anthony Rendon, both of whom were drafted sixth overall in their respective leagues.
Athletics
Boys' Basketball
In 2010, the boys' basketball team advanced to state tournament for the first time in the school's history. The team went through the playoffs undefeated and eventually won the state championship with a 65-58 win over Lakeview Centennial High School, marking the first athletic state championship in the school's history.
Non-athletic Programs
Jazz Band
The George Bush High School Jazz Band was created in the 2009-2010 school year, directed by Larry Allen. The jazz band is an after school only program, with no class, or funding. The jazz band recently went to the TMEA UIL Solo and Ensemble on February 19. 2010 and received a I rating on their song Groove Maker by Jeff Taylor.
"Home." George Bush High School. Retrieved on June 16, 2018. "Bush High School | 6707 FM 1464 | Richmond, TX 77407" - Match the address of the school to confirm it is within the Mission Bend CDP, and that it is not in the Richmond city limits.
"Official Zoning Map". City of Richmond. Retrieved 2020-09-28. - Use the address to note the school is not in the city limits.
