Danville Community High School

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Danville Community High School
Side view of Danville Community High School.
Side view of DCHS.
Address
100 Warrior Way
Danville, Indiana, 46122
United States
Information
Type Public high school
Established 1963
Locale Urban Fringe of Large City
Principal PJ Hamann
Faculty 59
Grades 9-12
Number of students 802 (2009-10)
School Color(s) crimson and gray
Mascot Warrior
Website

Danville Community High School is a public high school located in Danville, Indiana, United States just off U.S. Route 36. The school nickname is the Warriors, and the school colors are crimson and gray[1]. DCHS currently enrolls students from grades nine through twelve and consistently scores above the state average in the ISTEP+. The school is operated by the Danville Community School Corporation. Danville is part of the Sagamore Conference (IHSAA).

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[edit] Demographics

Of Danville's 802 students (2009-10 school year), 94% are white, 0% are black, 1% are Hispanic, 1% are Asian and 3% are multiracial. 15% of students qualify for free lunches and 9% qualify for reduced price lunches.[2]

[edit] Benchmarks

All benchmarks are for the most recent documented year.

  • ACT Composite Score: 21.7 (2007-2008)
  • Advanced Placement, Pct of Exams 3 or Above: 52% (2008-2009)
  • Attendance Rate: 97% (2008-2009)
  • Diplomas, percent Core40/Honors: 73%,36% (2008-2009)
  • Graduates Pursuing College Education, Percent: 69% (2008-2009)
  • SAT Composite Score College-Bound Seniors(Verbal+Math: 1023 (2008-2009)[2]

[edit] Notable graduates

[edit] References

Coordinates: 39°45′25″N 86°32′24″W / 39.75694°N 86.54°W / 39.75694; -86.54


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