School type Public high school Grades 9-12 Athletics conference UIL Class AAA Phone +1 254-675-1845 Number of students 302 (2014–2015) | Principal Becky Burnett Enrollment 302 (2014-2015) Yearbook The Old Mill Mascot Cubs/Lady Cubs | |
Color Kelly Green, White & Black |
Clifton High School (CHS) is a public high school located in Clifton, Texas (United States) and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Clifton Independent School District located in southern Bosque County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
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Academics
In 2010, CHS students passed the TAKS at rates above that of the state average in all subjects, having 100% passing rates in Grade 11 Social Studies and Grade 11 English Language Arts.
CHS offers extensive dual credit (dual enrollment) course opportunities. Dual credit courses are college courses which provide both high school and college credit. At CHS, these courses are typically offered from University of Texas Permian Basin or Hill College.
Athletics
The Clifton Cubs and Lady Cubs compete in the following sports:
The CHS athletic program is currently under the leadership of athletic director and head football coach, Chuck Caniford. The school's teams compete in state championship series tournaments sponsored by the UIL.
UIL District Alignment (2012-2014)
For football, CHS competes in Conference 2A, Division I, Region 3, District 12:
For other sports, CHS competes in Conference 2A, Region 3, District 21:
State Finalist
In 1995, the women's volleyball team lost to Jewett Leon (Scores: 15-9; 15-7) in the conference 2A state semi-finals.
Band
Clifton is home to the "Award Winning" Clifton High School Band. The band is currently under the direction of Keith Zuehlke, Bryan Bronstad, and Stephanie Colburn.
Past UIL State Marching Band Competition Rankings:
The CHS band program also boasts the Clifton High School Jazz Band, a big band ensemble that plays at various venues around the region.
Activities
CHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student involvement. These activities include: