Chapel Hill High School (North Carolina) Explained

Chapel Hill High School
Ceeb:340645
Principal:Steven Sullivan (2024 - present) [1] [2] [3]
Faculty:97.84 (FTE)
Ratio:15.38
Enrollment:1,505 (2021 - 22)[4]
Grades:9–12
Streetaddress:9217 Seawell School Rd
Zipcode:27516
Country:United States
Colors:Gold and black
Nickname:Tigers
Mascot:Tiger
Yearbook:Hillife
Newspaper:The Proconian
Footnotes:References[5] [6] [7]
Picture Caption2:Planters adorning the front entrance
Pushpin Map:North Carolina#USA

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.

History

Chapel Hill High School's original school building was located on West Franklin Street, and housed the school for white students starting in 1916. That same year, Orange County Training School (which later became Lincoln High School), opened at 750 Merritt Mill Road for black students.[8] In 1936, a new high school building for Chapel Hill High was constructed on Columbia Street, where the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is now located. This school building burnt down in 1942, and wasn't rebuilt until after World War II. Classes would meet at various locations until a newly constructed school building opened back on West Franklin Street in 1947.[9]

Chapel Hill High would remain at its West Franklin Street location until 1966. In 1966, a new high school building opened on High School Road, with Chapel Hill High merging with Lincoln High to form the new integrated Chapel Hill High School.[10] [11] Lincoln High School was known for its award-winning football and band programs. In particular, its 1961 football team won the NCHSAC state championship without a single point being scored against it all year, while averaging over 40 points per game.[12]

On April 15, 2010, a student brought a gun on a school bus and accidentally shot it at the ground. No one was hurt, but the school and several nearby schools went on lockdown. The student was later arrested.[13]

In June 2018, construction began for a major ($70 million) renovation of Chapel Hill High, including the construction of new buildings.[14] [15] [16] Construction was completed in August 2021.[17]

Academics

In 1999, Chapel Hill High School was listed as one of the top-performing U.S. 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."[18]

In 2005, 62.5% of students took the SAT and scored an average of 1156 compared to a state average of 1008.[7] Similarly, 97.3% of the student body has taken the PSAT, and scored an average of 155 compared to the state average of 133.[7] Also, 69.2% (306 students) have participated in Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with 73.5% of all scores scoring above a 3.[7] 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.[7] The school posted the third highest average SAT score in the Raleigh Durham area: 1754 with 87.9% of students taking the test.[19]

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, 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.

Chapel Hill High School has won many state championships in athletics such as back to back trophies in the 3A Men’s Soccer in 2017 and 2018, and their 3A Women’s Soccer program winning in 2018, tying the state record for number of goals allowed with 2.[20]

The arts

Chapel Hill High has performing and visual arts programs. The school offers band, orchestra, drama, dance, and chorus classes. It has an award-winning marching band and critically-acclaimed theatre department.

Robotics team

Students from Chapel Hill High school have operated a FIRST Robotics Competition team since 2013 called the Titanium Tigers. The robotics team, number 4829, was notable for ranking second in the North Carolina Championship in the 2022 season, going on to play in the Roebling division of the annual FIRST Championship.[21] [22] [23] The school hosted two off-season events, THOR 3 and Doyenne Inspiration, with the school's team co-winning both events, along with the team of East Chapel Hill High School.[24] [25] [26]

In the 2023 season, their competing robot was named Charles, after Charles Blanchard, the former principal who retired during competition season.[27]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CHHS Principal Charles Blanchard to retire, school begins replacement search . 2023-05-03 . The Daily Tar Heel.
  2. Web site: Cox . Ananya . Sherouse . Hammond Cole . 2023-02-25 . Chapel Hill High names new principal - The ECHO . 2023-05-03 . en-US.
  3. Web site: McConnell . Brighton . 2023-02-03 . Chapel Hill High Principal Blanchard Steps Down; Akins Named as Interim . 2023-05-03 . Chapelboro.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Chapel Hill High. National Center for Education Statistics. May 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: 2007-2008 Profile . East Chapel Hill High School . 2008-06-04 .
  6. Web site: Chapel Hill High School Course Handbook (2004) . 2006-12-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061103143243/http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/chhs/coursebook/coursebook2004.pdf . 2006-11-03.
  7. Web site: Chapel Hill High, North Carolina Public School - Overview - SchoolMatters . https://archive.today/20130201195147/http://www.schoolmatters.com/app/location/q/stid=34/llid=118/stllid=170/locid=960396/catid=-1/secid=-1/compid=771/site=pes . dead . 2013-02-01 . 2006-12-09 . PDF .
  8. News: Caldwell . Edwin . 1996-02-17 . Education prominent in black history . 3, 5 . . limited . 2023-01-30.
  9. Nielsen, Claire. (May 25, 2016). Timeline: A Century of Chapel Hill High School. southernneighbor.com. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  10. Lee, Hannah. (November 19, 2019). New Group Bridges the Divide Between Formerly Segregated Schools. chapelhillmagazine.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  11. "A Thousand Words" column by Jock Lauterer, "Chapel Hill High School, 1962", The Carrboro Citizen, December 24, 2008, pg. 8
  12. News: Project aims to focus on Northside's history . The Daily Tar Heel . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090207172042/http://dailytarheel.com/news/city/project_aims_to_focus_on_northside_s_history-1.1321413 . 2009-02-07 .
  13. Web site: Suspect in custody for reportedly discharging weapon on school bus - Orange County . NewsObserver.com . 2010-04-15 . 2012-01-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110605122921/http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/15/438582/suspect-in-custody-for-reportedly.html . 2011-06-05 .
  14. News: Renovations Continue on Chapel Hill High School . 31 May 2020 . spectrumlocalnews.com . en.
  15. News: Chapel Hill High School Dismisses Early Due to Gas Leak . 31 May 2020 . Chapelboro.com . 11 September 2019.
  16. News: Goad . Matt . Timetable set for renovation of Chapel Hill High School . 31 May 2020 . The Herald Sun.
  17. Kehres, Elle. (August 4, 2021). Chapel Hill High School Completes Construction Ahead of Fall Semester. chapelboro.com. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  18. Web site: Orange County, NC: Education Statistics . 2006-12-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061207054911/http://www.co.orange.nc.us/ecodev/stats/educstat.htm . 2006-12-07.
  19. News: deBruyn. Jason. High schools with highest SAT scores in Raleigh-Durham area. Triangle Business Journal.
  20. Web site: 2018 Men's Soccer State Championships Recap. 2018-11-17. North Carolina High School Athletic Association. en. 2019-06-07.
  21. Web site: Titanium Tigers - Team 4829 . 2023-05-03 . The Blue Alliance . en.
  22. Web site: Centeno . Evren . Titanium Tigers compete in world championship robotics competition Proconian . 2023-05-04 . en-US.
  23. Web site: Titanium Tigers . 2023-05-03 . titaniumtigers4829.com.
  24. Web site: 2022-10-13 . THOR 3 and Doyenne Inspiration . 2023-05-03 . Chief Delphi . en.
  25. Web site: Girls battle robots and for their place in STEM fields . 2023-05-03 . spectrumlocalnews.com . en.
  26. Web site: Titanium Tigers . 2023-05-03 . titaniumtigers4829.com.
  27. Web site: Charles and the Titanium Tigers 4829 put on a show ... . 2023-05-03 . Twitter . en.
  28. Web site: Bill Campbell. ncmodernist.org. Modernist Archive, Inc.. August 24, 2020.
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  32. News: Beloved Chapel Hill Author Sarah Dessen Takes a Look Back. Polk. Shelbi. July 13, 2022. Indy Week. May 23, 2023.
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  38. News: Proconian alum Mick Mixon discusses radio broadcasting. December 2015. 14. Proconian. student newspaper. May 23, 2023.
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