Danville Community High School
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| Danville Community High School | |
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Side view of Danville Community High School.
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| Address | |
| 100 Warrior Way Danville, Indiana 46122 United States |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1963 |
| Principal | PJ Hamann |
| Faculty | 59 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 802 (2009-10) |
| School color(s) | Crimson and Gray |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Rival | Tri-West High School |
| Website | Danville |
Danville Community High School is a public high school located in Danville, Indiana, United States off of U.S. Route 36. 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]
Notable graduates
- 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 - Men's Basketball coach at the University of Illinois
- 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]
References
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