Hixson High School
| Hixson High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 5705 Middle Valley Road Hixson, Tennessee United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1909 |
| School district | Hamilton County Schools |
| Principal | Lee Sims[1] |
| Vice principal | Ronda Lyons |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 790 |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Website | |
History
Hixson High School was originally founded in 1909. Its current site opened in 1966. It has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1959. From 1983 to 1986, Hixson High was recognized for school excellence, winning the Carnegie award in 1984 and being recognized as one of the top 6 high schools in Tennessee.[3]
Athletics
Hixson competes in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Hixson High School currently competes in 14 different sports- Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Girl's Soccer, Golf, Volleyball, Wrestling, Girl's Basketball, Boy's Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Girl's Track, Boy's Track, Tennis and Boy's Soccer.
Hixson has won more State Championships in sports than any other Hamilton County high school.[4]
Wrestling- 1973, 2009, 2010 Softball- 1983, 1984, 1987 and 1988 Girls Golf- 1985 Boys Soccer- 1988 Boys Golf- 2004 Girls Bowling- 2006 Boys Bowling- 2007
Notable Sports Alumni- Josh Bullocks, Daniel Bullocks