J.W. Nixon
High School

J.W. Nixon first opened its doors September 1964. The first graduating class was the Class of 1965. Initially, Nixon served as a junior high/high school, which included 7th-12th grades. The original campus included the administration/library building, the A,B,C,and D buildings, as well as the science wing.

History

Nixon High School

The school property consisted of 20 acres and the cost of construction was $1,047,568. Mr. W.E. Lockey served as Nixon's first principal. The campus is named after Mr. Joseph W. Nixon who served as the District’s Superintendent from 1946 to 1973.

Nixon History

Over the years, the school has gone through several improvements. Nixon High School completed a $40 million renovation. Most of the older buildings on campus were demolished in order to create and reconfigured a two-story building centered about a U-shaped courtyard. Funds for the project are mostly derived from a construction bond package approved by voters.  Along with new classrooms, Nixon HS also completed a Tennis Complex and Track & Field Complex.