Carlinville High School
| Carlinville High School | |
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| Address | |
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829 West Main Street , United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°16′45″N 89°53′36″W / 39.2791°N 89.8932°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | "Excellence...A Carlinville Tradition", "Students First" |
| 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 |
| Yearbook | Carlin-HI |
| Website | http://www.cusd1.com/index.php/schools/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
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External links
References
- ^ "Carlinville High School". IHSA.org. IHSA. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ a b Petrella, Dan (14 November 2012). "Carlinville revisits 1987 high school fire". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Carlinville High School Overview". U.S. News Education. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Carlinville High School (9-12) Snapshot". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Graduation Rate". Illinois Report Card. Illinois State Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "ACT Average Scores". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Ready for College Course Work". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Academic Courses". Illinois Report Card. Illinois Board of Education. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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