Danville Community High School
| Danville Community High School | |
|---|---|
| File:Danville Community High School.jpg Side view of Danville Community High School. | |
| Address | |
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100 Warrior Way , , 46122 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°45′25″N 86°32′24″W / 39.75694°N 86.54000°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1963 |
| School district | Danville Community School Corporation |
| Principal | PJ Hamann |
| Faculty | 59 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 804 (2015-16) |
| Campus size | 3A (IHSAA) |
| Color(s) | Crimson and Grey |
| Team name | Warrior |
| Rival | Tri-West High School |
| Website | Official Website |
Danville Community High School (DCHS) is a public high school located in Danville, Indiana, off of U.S. Route 36.
About
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).
The school's mascot is the Warriors, and the school colors are crimson and gray.[1]
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]
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]
Alumni
- John Cravens - Registar of Indiana University 1895-1936; raised in Danville and graduated from Danville Community High School and Central Indiana Normal College in Danville.[3]
- John Groce - Current head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team
- Bob Snyder (musician) - musician known for playing tenor sax, alto sax, clarinet, and flute; graduated from Danville Community High School.[4]
- Jordan Weidner, professional basketball player[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Indiana High School Athletic Association School Directory". Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ a b "School Snapshot, Danville Community High Sch, 2741". School Data. n.d. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ "Cravens family papers, 1891-1972, bulk 1920-1922". Archives Online at Indiana University. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ "ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES". Danville Community School Corporation. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ "Weidner Drafted First Overall in the NBL of Canada Draft". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2015.