Carlinville High School

Carlinville High School
Address
829 West Main Street
Carlinville, Illinois
United States
Coordinates 39°16′45″N 89°53′36″W / 39.2791°N 89.8932°W / 39.2791; -89.8932Coordinates: 39°16′45″N 89°53′36″W / 39.2791°N 89.8932°W / 39.2791; -89.8932
Information
Type Public secondary
School district Carlinville CUSD #1
Principal Patrick T. Drew
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 420
Campus type Rural
Color(s)          Cardinal Red & Royal Blue
Mascot Cavaliers
Website http://www.edline.net/pages/Carlinville_High_School

Carlinville High School is a public high school located in Carlinville, Illinois that serves students from the surrounding areas of Carlinville, Chesterfield, Standard City, Atwater, and Plainview.[1]

History

The school was destroyed by fire on September 13, 1987.[2] Despite this devastating fire, students were able to resume classes two days later, and the school continues to operate to this day.[2]

Academics

Carlinville High School is a 2015 U.S. News Best High Schools Silver Medal winner, ranked as the 83rd best high school in Illinois.[3]

The school has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.[3] The average class size is 17.[4]

The school had a 4-year graduation rate of 81% in 2014, lower than the state average of 86%.[5] The 2014 5-year graduation rate was 88%.[5]

The school's 2014 graduating class had an average ACT Composite score of 22.[6] In 2014, 57% of students scored at least a 21 on the ACT, the state's college readiness benchmark.[7]

Currently, the school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses: AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, and AP United States History.[8] In addition, the school offers 27 dual credit courses through Lewis and Clark Community College.[8]

Athletics & Activities

Boys Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Wrestling

Girls Athletics

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Cheerleading
  • Dance
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

Activities

  • Band
  • Marching Cavaliers
  • Choir
  • National FFA Organization
  • Scholastic Bowl
  • All-School Musical
  • Student Council
  • Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering
  • Model United Nations
  • Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
  • Envirothon
  • Math Team

External Links

References

  1. ↑ "Carlinville High School". IHSA.org. IHSA. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 Petrella, Dan (14 November 2012). "Carlinville revisits 1987 high school fire". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Carlinville High School Overview". U.S. News Education. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Carlinville High School (9-12) Snapshot". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Graduation Rate". Illinois Report Card. Illinois State Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "ACT Average Scores". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  7. ↑ "Ready for College Course Work". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Academic Courses". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.


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