Henry Clay High School Explained

Henry Clay High School
Type:Public high school
Address:Fontaine Road
City:Lexington
State:Kentucky
Country:United States
District:Fayette County Public Schools
Superintendent:Demetrus Liggins[1]
Principal:Paul Little[2]
Ratio:17.14 (2021–22)
Enrollment:2,058 (2021–22)
Team Name:Blue Devils
Colors:Blue & Gold [3]

Henry Clay High School is an American public high school in Lexington, Kentucky. Opened on Main Street in 1928, it was named in honor of the Kentuckian and United States statesman, Henry Clay.[4] The Main Street location now houses the main offices of the Fayette County Public Schools system. The school was ranked in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report as #18 of schools in Kentucky and #1,705 nationally.[5] The school's facility on Fontaine Road opened in 1970.[4]

History

In 1834, the first four-room public school was built in Lexington. It was sponsored by a man named William Morton.[4] Seventy years later, the first four-year high school in Lexington opened on the corner of Walnut and Short streets. This school was named Morton High School.[6]

In 1927, the board of education granted permission for a new school to be built on East Main Street. On July 6, 1928, the board adopted the name Henry Clay High School, requested by the Daughters of the American Revolution.[4]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown by race/ethnicity of the 2,058 students enrolled for the 2021–2022 school year was:

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
EnrollmentAsianBlackHispanicWhite
2018–19[7] 2,137
2020–21[8] 2,054
2021–22[9] 2,058

Speech and debate team

The Henry Clay Speech and Debate team is currently led by coach Ryan Ray. The Debate team has won the Kentucky State championship 13 times, in 1991, 1992, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. [10] [11]

Athletics

HCHS offers many varsity sports including:Archery was added as a varsity sport in the 2012/2013 school year

HCHS also offers hockey, ultimate Frisbee, boys' volleyball, and lacrosse only as club sports since they are not sanctioned sports with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, and the Blue Devil Marching Band in its own competitive arena. The HCHS Marching Band placed as Grand Champions in the Mid-states Band Association circuit for years 2005–2007, and reserved Grand Champions in 2008.[12] In 2006, the ultimate Frisbee team, Grapes of Wrath, fought their way to a city championship, led by captain and team MVP, Steven Myers. The ultimate Frisbee team is currently enjoying a stellar 2008–2009 season which has included the City Championship and State Championship, as well as a top 10 national ranking by the UPA. Also the lacrosse team made it to the Division 2 State Championship in 2007 with an undefeated, 9–0 record. They lost to the Eastern Eagles in double overtime. In the 2012–2013 season, the Henry Clay men's lacrosse team posted an undefeated 18–0 record, defeating Lexington Catholic High School by a score of 10–4 to capture the Division 2 State Championship.[13] During the 2012–2013 season the Henry Clay men's lacrosse team was ranked in the top ten nationally in goal defense and goal differential, while ranking eleventh nationally in goals scored.[14]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Superintendent's Office . Fayette County Public Schools . January 12, 2023 . January 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230113023519/https://www.fcps.net/Domain/3899 . dead .
  2. Web site: Staff Directory . Henry Clay High School . Fayette County Public Schools . January 12, 2023.
  3. Web site: School Directory - Henry Clay High School Directory Entry - (# 122) . . January 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: Maurice Leach collection on Lexington Schools - Kentucky Digital Library . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203005143/http://kdl.kyvl.org/catalog/xt73tx351m8q/text . February 3, 2014 . 13 March 2016.
  5. Henry Clay High School in Lexington, KY - US News Best High Schools - 2022 Rankings . 2022 . . October 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008131534/https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/kentucky/districts/fayette-county-public-schools/henry-clay-high-school-8277 . October 8, 2022 . live.
  6. Web site: Office of Clinical Practices & School Partnerships - Partner Network . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100620210553/http://education.uky.edu/OFE/content/field-network . June 20, 2010 . 13 March 2016.
  7. Web site: Search for Public Schools - Henry Clay High School 210186000364 (2018–2019 School Year) . . . February 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210221015946/https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=210186000364 . February 21, 2021 . usurped.
  8. Web site: Search for Public Schools - Henry Clay High School 210186000364 (2020–2021 School Year) . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008131825/https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=210186000364 . October 8, 2022 . usurped.
  9. Web site: Search for Public Schools - Henry Clay High School 210186000364 (2021–2022 School Year) . . . January 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230113020138/https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=210186000364 . January 13, 2023 . usurped.
  10. Web site: State Champs -- Teams . KHSSL, Inc. . 2021-01-20 . 2021-01-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210116140012/https://www.khssl.org/state-champs-teams . live .
  11. Web site: March 2, 2022 . KHSSL 2022 State Debate results . live . March 22, 2022 . March 12, 2022 . KHSSL . https://web.archive.org/web/20220322161519/https://www.khssl.org/_files/ugd/d25b56_ed750ed19b0b4d0f8db79d04fa0832cb.pdf .
  12. Web site: 2005 Recaps - AAA Championships . www.midstatesba.org . 2009-10-05 . 2008-11-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081119152323/http://www.midstatesba.org/2005/2005_Recaps_AAA_Championships.htm . live .
  13. Web site: Lexington Henry Clay Blue Devils . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130404224329/http://www.laxpower.com/update13/binboy/XHENKY.PHP . April 4, 2013 . 13 March 2016.
  14. Web site: National Goals Per Game . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130121153720/http://www.laxpower.com/update13/binboy/natl-odn.php . January 21, 2013 . 13 March 2016.
  15. Web site: About Andy . January 15, 2024.
  16. andybeshearky . 1181556430584856576 . Andy Beshear on Twitter . I'm ... especially proud to be a Henry Clay High School graduate! . Beshear . Andy . Andy Beshear . en . October 8, 2022.
  17. https://wvusports.com/honors/wvu-sports-hall-of-fame/dominic-black/87 Dominic Black (2004) - WVU Sports Hall of Fame
  18. Web site: Henry Clay senior Walker Buehler a standout on the mound and in the classroom . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141211135902/http://www.kentucky.com/2012/05/20/2195112_henry-clay-senior-walker-buehler.html?rh=1 . December 11, 2014 . December 5, 2014 . kentucky.com.
  19. Web site: Cowgill went back to Kentucky home to mend . . September 26, 2014 .
  20. News: June 17, 1992 . A Salute to Scholars Our No. 1's . . Community 8 (48) . registration . Newspapers.com.

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