Chapel Hill High School (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
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| Established | 1916 |
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| Type | Public |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Principal | Jacqueline Boyd Ellis |
| Faculty | 115 (2006) |
| Students | 1,802 (2006) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 1709 High School Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina,  United States |
| District | CHCCS |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Colors | Gold and black |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Yearbook | Hillife |
| Newspaper | The Proconian |
| Website | www.chccs.k12.nc.us/chhs/ |
| References[1][2][3][4] | |
Chapel Hill High School is a public high school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is located close to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill High School is part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district which contains two other high schools, Carrboro High School and East Chapel Hill High School. Chapel Hill High School was listed as one of the top performing US high schools in The Wall Street Journal (October 15, 1999), for "the best student performance over the past 10 years based on SAT, achievement-test and standardized-test scores."[5]
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[edit] Academics
In 2005 62.5% students took the SAT, and scored an average of 720 compared to state average of 1008.[4] Similarly, 97.3% of the student body has taken the PSAT, and scored an average of 155 compared to the state average of 133.[4] Also, 69.2% (306 students) have participated in Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with 73.5% of all scores scoring above a 3.[4] As of 2005, Chapel Hill High School also has a high graduation rate of 94.7%. In 2005, 94.7% of students were proficient on State English I tests, and 93.1% of students were proficient on State Algebra I tests.[4]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2004, 71.6% of the school's student body is white, 16.1% is African American, 5.4% is Hispanic, 6.8% is Asian or Pacific Islander, and 0.2% is American Indian or Alaska Native. Only 11.7% of the student body is economically disadvantaged. 52.1 % of the student body is male, and 47.9% of the student body is female. 25.9% (459 students) of the student body is in 9th grade, 27.9% (496 students) is in 10th grade, 24.9% (442 students) is in 11th grade, and 21.3% (378 students) is in 12th grade.[4] The population of the school is growing. In 2001, there were 1557 students in the school, while in 2004, there were 1775 students. As of 2004, there are 115 teachers in the school, 97.0% of which are highly qualified, 45.0% holding at least an advanced degree, 2.0% holding emergency permits, and 2.6% holding National Board Certifications. In 2004, there were 15.4 students per teacher.[4]
[edit] Athletics
Chapel Hill High School has around 20 athletic teams. In the fall, the school offers cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, men's soccer, women's tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, marching band, and women's golf. In the winter, the school offers cheerleading, men's basketball, women's basketball, swimming and diving, and wrestling. In the spring, the school offers men's golf, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, softball, men's tennis, track, baseball, and women's lacrosse. As of December 2006, CHHS athletics are directed by Ronnie Hayes.[6]
[edit] Recent changes
Before the 2006-07 school year, the high school used a 6-period schedule. However, during the 2006-07 school year, a new controversial 7-period schedule was introduced. A mostly student led protest organized sit downs with several members of the school board in order to avoid the change into a block schedule. After long talks between the two parties, the school board altered their plan to the now seven period day.[7]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Sarah Dessen - an author of books for young adults.
- Laurie Dhue - an anchor and a reporter for the syndicated television show Geraldo at Large, which is produced by Fox Broadcasting Company.
- Devonte Edwards - an American football cornerback.
- Ben Folds - singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five.
- Clark Gregg - an actor who is seen in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine, which debuted in early 2006.
- Bernardo Harris - professional athlete, Green Bay Packers Linebacker during Super Bowl wins in 1990s. CHHS Class of 1990.
- John Haymes Newton - actor.
- Brian Roberts - Baseball player for Baltimore Orioles
- Henrik Rödl - a German former professional basketball player, and currently a basketball coach.
- Dexter Romweber - musician.
- James Vernon Taylor[citation needed] - singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Livingston Taylor - singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Jenny Frances Clark - artist.
- Mick Mixon - Class of 1976 play-by-play radio announcer for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
- Alexander Julian - Class of 1966. Fashion designer. CEO Alexander Julian Inc.
- Matt Stevens (American football) - Class of 1991. an American football safety for the National Football League
[edit] References
- ^ Karla Eanes Named Principal of Chapel Hill High School. Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
- ^ 2007-2008 Profile. East Chapel Hill High School. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Chapel Hill High School Course Handbook (2004). Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g Chapel Hill High, North Carolina Public School - Overview - SchoolMatters (PDF). Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
- ^ Orange County, NC: Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
- ^ Chapel Hill High School - CHHS Athletics - Home of the Tigers. Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
- ^ Winn, Patrick. "Chapel Hill high school day to grow", The News & Observer, 2006-04-21. Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
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