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Hillsboro High has an [https://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf/ Advanced Placement program] that covers three classes; theses are Calculus, Chemistry, and English Literature / Composition. On the PSAE examination of 11th graders Hillsboro scored in the 52nd percent of Illinois schools with 49.1 percent of the students passing. This translates to a 26.4%college readiness score tribune [https://schools.chicagotribune.com/school/hillsboro-high-school_hillsboro] |
Hillsboro High has an [https://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf/ Advanced Placement program] that covers three classes; theses are Calculus, Chemistry, and English Literature / Composition. On the PSAE examination of 11th graders Hillsboro scored in the 52nd percent of Illinois schools with 49.1 percent of the students passing. This translates to a 26.4%college readiness score tribune [https://schools.chicagotribune.com/school/hillsboro-high-school_hillsboro] |
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Revision as of 13:31, 30 September 2011
| Hillsboro High School | |
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| Address | |
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522 E. Tremont St. , 62049 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°09′10″N 89°29′16″W / 39.15275°N 89.48782°W |
| Information | |
| School type | public secondary |
| School district | Hillsboro CUSD |
| Superintendent | Mr. David Powell |
| Principal | Ms. Janet Ward |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 585 |
| Campus | rural |
| Colour(s) | |
| Athletics conference | South Central |
| Nickname | Hilltoppers |
| Website | https://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/hhs.htm |
Hillsboro High School (HHS) is a coed public high school[1] [2] is located in Hillsboro, Illinois (P0P. 6,207 2010 Census) [1] the county seat of Montgomery County, Illinois, in the United States. HHS is part of the Hillsboro School District, Hillsboro CUSD 3.[3] The schools address is 522 East Tremont Street Hillsboro, IL 62049-1853. The main office Phone line is (217) 532-2841
History
The construction of the Hillsboro High School was begun in 1920. Construction was finished and school opened in the fall of 1921.[4] The school is located at 522 East Tremont Street Hillsboro, IL 62049-1853.[5] The School sits atop a hill, is a red brick building, that faces North and is surrounded by trees.
Academics
In 2010 Hillsboro High school had an average Act score of 19.6 with a graduation rate of 95.4 % of their Senior class (which is higher than the state average of 87.8%).The 2010 Chicago tribune school report stated that HHS has failed to meet federal education standards set by No Child Left Behind. The average class size is 18.2 this is smaller than the Illinois state average of 19.7.
College Prep
Hillsboro High has an Advanced Placement program that covers three classes; theses are Calculus, Chemistry, and English Literature / Composition. On the PSAE examination of 11th graders Hillsboro scored in the 52nd percent of Illinois schools with 49.1 percent of the students passing. This translates to a 26.4%college readiness score tribune [2]
== Departments == [6]
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, BASIC AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS (A and B), and AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, INFORMATION PROCESSING I A ,INFORMATION PROCESSING I B, ACCOUNTING I, CONSUMER EDUCATION, MULTIMEDIA I, MULTIMEDIA II, MULTIMEDIA III, MULTIMEDIA IV, and TECHNOLOGY LAB
ENGLISH I, ADVANCED ENGLISH I, ENGLISH II, ADVANCED ENGLISH II, ENGLISH III, ADVANCED ENGLISH III, ENGLISH IV, ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH (AP English), READER RESPONSE, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, HILTOP, and MENTORING
ORIENTATION TO HOME ECONOMICS, FOODS & NUTRITION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHILD CARE, ADULT LIVING, and LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
BASIC DRAWING (9,10), BASIC DRAWING 11,12), BASIC PAINTING, CLAY, CREATIVE DRAWING, CREATIVE DESIGN, ADVANCED DRAWING/PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, CHOIR, and BAND
SPANISH I, SPANISH II, SPANISH III, SPANISH IV
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION, MANUFACTURING I-A and 1-B, MANUFACTURING II, BUILDING TRADES
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR ADULT INDEPENDENT LIVING
ALGEBRA I, GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA II, PRE-CALCULUS, CALCULUS, MATH CONCEPTS I, and MATH CONCEPTS II
Okaw Area Voc. Center[13]
Auto Body Repair, Automotive Mechanics, Child Care, Electronics, and Power Mechanics
CLASSROOM DRIVER TRAINING, PRACTICE DRIVER TRAINING, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, "0" HOUR WEIGHT TRAINING, and "0" HOUR FUSION
PHYSICAL SCIENCE, PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH LAB, BIOLOGY, BIOLOGY WITH LAB, SCIENCE TODAY, CHEMISTRY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY, GENETICS, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS
WESTERN CIVILIZATION, WORLD GEOGRAPHY , AMERICAN HISTORY, ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP), HISTORY, SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, and CURRENT EVENTS
Individual Education Programs (IEP) tailored to student
Athletics
Illinois, South Central conference which also Includes; Carlinville, East Alton-Wood River, Greenville,Litchfield,Marquette Catholic High School,Pana, Roxana,(Piasa) Southwestern, and Vandalia
Hillsboro Hilltoppers, sponsor interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women these include the following: Football, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Tennis, and Track. The team colors are orange and black and the school mascot is a Hilltopper (a mountaineer looking fellow with a pick and ring of rope ).
IHSA Sports teams include the following
Boys sports
Football, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Tennis, Track and field
Football Varsity level coached by Coach Aaron Duff.
Girls sports
Cheerleading, Golf, Tennis, Vollyball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field
Football Archives
Basketball archives
Fight song
We’re loyal to you HHS We’re orange and black HHS We’ll back you to stand, against the best in the land For we know you have sand HHS, yes yes So crack out that ball HHS We’re backing you all HHS Our team is our fame protector On boys for we expect a victory from you HHS, yes yes Che Cha-Cha ha ha Che Cha-Cha ha ha Che Cha-Cha ha ha Hillsboro, Hillsboro, Hillsboro Fling out that dear old flag of orange and black We are the sons and daughters fighting for you Like men of old on giants, placing reliance, shouting defiance, Osk-kee-wa-wa!! Amid those broad green fields that nourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand And onto thee we pledge our hearts and hands. Dear Alma Mater, HHS
More Statistics
Average teacher salary: $49,705
Average administration staff salary: $78,312
Dollars spent per student: $5,934
Operating expenditure for instruction: $7,229,297
Operating expenditure for supporting services: $4,499,483
Operating expenditure for administration: $459,950
Operating expenditure for other campus costs: $3,558,024
Limited English Proficient students: 0.0%
https://www.schools-data.com/schools/HILLSBORO-HS-HILLSBORO.html
References
- ^ "IHSA Hillsboro". Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ Hillsboro High School home page. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ Hillsboro School District Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ The Hillsboro Guide. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ Hillsboro School District Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ Hillsboro High School,Departments Retrieved September 20, 2011.
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