Chapel Hill High School
Established	1916 [citation needed]
Type	Public Secondary
Principal	Dr. Karla Eanes [1]
Faculty	115 (2004)
Students	1,775 (2004) [2]
Grades	9–12 [2]
Location	1709 High School Rd Chapel Hill [2], North Carolina, USA
District	Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools [2]
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Black and gold
Mascot	Tiger
Newspaper	The Proconian [3]
Website	chccs.k12.nc.us/chhslevelone

Chapel Hill High School is a suburban non-charter high school located 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. Known for academic excellence, Chapel Hill High School was listed as one of the top 10 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." ^[4] Educational institutions are often categorised along several dimensions. ... The term public school has different (and in some cases contradictory) meanings due to regional differences. ... High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. ... Nickname: The Southern Part of Heaven Location in North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina Counties Orange, Durham, and Chatham Founded 1793 Mayor Kevin C. Foy Area    - City 51. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... Unlucky black cat. ... General Name, Symbol, Number gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 6, d Appearance metallic yellow Atomic mass 196. ... A mascot, originally a fetish-like term for any person, animal, or thing supposed to bring luck, is now something—typically an animal or human character—used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team (the name often corresponds with the mascot... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3072x2304, 3002 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chapel Hill High School (North Carolina) User:Ineffable3000 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Nickname: The Southern Part of Heaven Location in North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina Counties Orange, Durham, and Chatham Founded 1793 Mayor Kevin C. Foy Area    - City 51. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... East Chapel Hill High School (to its students simply East) is the second high school in the town of Chapel Hill, NC (a third is undergoing construction). ...

Academics

Chapel Hill High School is academically more competitive than the average school in North Carolina. In 2005, at Chapel Hill High School, 83.5% of the student body has taken the SAT, and scored an average of 1116 compared to state average of 1008. ^[2] Similarly, 97.3% of the student body has taken the PSAT, and scored an average of 155 compared to the state average of 133. ^[2] Also, 69.2% (306 students) have participated in Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with 73.5% of all scores scoring above a 3. ^[2] 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 79.1% of students were proficient on State Algebra I tests. ^[2] The SAT Reasoning Test, also called the SAT I, is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. ... The PSAT/NMSQT, or Preliminary-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, is a multiple choice standardized test generally taken by high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen in the United States. ... The Advanced Placement Program, commonly known as Advanced Placement, or AP, is a United States and Canada-based program that offers high school students the opportunity to receive university credit for their work during high school, as well as a standard measure of achievement in a particular course. ...

The front view of Chapel Hill High School

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Demographics

As of 2004, 71.6% of the school's student body is white, 16.1% is African American, 5.4% is Hispanic, 6.8% is Asian or Pacific Islander, and 0.2% is American Indian or Alaska Native. Only 11.7% of the student body is economically disadvantaged. 52.1 % of the student body is male, and 47.9% of the student body is female. 25.9% (459 students) of the student body is in 9th grade, 27.9% (496 students) is in 10th grade, 24.9% (442 students) is in 11th grade, and 21.3% (378 students) is in 12th grade. ^[2] The population of the school is growing. In 2001, there were 1557 students in the school, while in 2004, there were 1775 students. As of 2004, there are 115 teachers in the school, 97.0% of which are highly qualified, 45.0% holding at least an advanced degree, 2.0% holding emergency permits, and 2.6% holding National Board Certifications. In 2004, there were 15.4 students per teacher. ^[2] An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... The Hispanic world Hispanic (Spanish Hispano, from Latin Hispānus, adjective from Hispānia, Iberian Peninsula) is a term denoting a derivation from Spain, its people and culture. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Asian people. ... A Pacific Islander or Pacific Person (plural: Pacific People, also called Oceanic[s]), is a term used in several places, such as New Zealand and the United States, to describe the inhabitants of Oceania. ... American Indian can refer to: Native Americans in the United States; Any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas; the First Nations of Canada; American Indians, as defined by the U.S. Census. ... Alaskan Natives are Aboriginal Americans who live in Alaska. ...

Athletics

Chapel Hill High School has more than 20 mediocre 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 lacroose, women's soccer, softball, men's tennis, track, baseball, and women's lacrosse. As of December 2006, CHHS athletics are directed by Ronnie Hayes. ^[5] December 2006 is the twelfth and final month of the year and will begin in 2 day(s). ...

Recent Changes

Before the 2006-07 school year, the high school used a 6-period schedule. However, during the 2006-07 school year, a new controversial 7-period schedule was introduced. ^[6]

Notable Alumni

• Laurie Dhue - an anchor and a reporter for the syndicated television show Geraldo at Large, which is produced by Fox Broadcasting Company.
• Clark Gregg - an American actor who is currently seen in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine, which debuted in early 2006.
• Bernardo Harris - Professional Athlete, Green Bay Packers Linebacker during Super Bowl wins in 1990s. CHHS Class of 1990.
• John Haymes Newton - an American actor.
• Nicolas Quilter - New York based film and television actor.
• Henrik Rödl - a German former professional basketball player, and currently a basketball coach.
• James Vernon Taylor - American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
• Zach Ward - founder of Dirty South Improv.

Laurie Dhue (born February 10, 1968 in Georgia) is an anchor and a reporter for the syndicated television show, Geraldo at Large, which is produced by and on FOX. She graduated from the prestigious Westminster Schools in Atlanta. ... Geraldo at Large is a syndicated newsmagazine hosted by FOX News correspondent and former talk show host Geraldo Rivera. ... For other uses, see Fox (disambiguation). ... Clark Gregg (born April 2, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American actor who is currently seen in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine, which debuted in early 2006. ... CBS (an abbreviation for Columbia Broadcasting System, its former legal name) is one of the largest television networks, and formerly one of the largest radio networks, in the United States. ... The New Adventures of Old Christine is a CBS situation comedy that debuted as a midseason replacement on March 13, 2006. ... Bernardo Harris (born October 15, 1971) was an American football player. ... John Newton (also credited as John Haymes Newton) is an American actor. ... Henrik Rodl (born March 4, 1969 in Offenbach am Main, West Germany) is a German former professional basketball player, and currently a basketball coach. ... James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Belmont, Massachusetts. ... Dirty South Improv, or DSI, is a theater and production company based out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. ...

References

2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• The Chapel Hill High School Official Website