Clifton High School (Clifton, Texas)
public high school in Texas
Clifton High School (CHS) is a public high school located in Clifton, Texas, United States, and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Clifton Independent School District located in southern Bosque County. During 2022–2023, Clifton High School had an enrollment of 312 students and a student to teacher ratio of 11.06. The school received an overall rating of "B" from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024–2025 school year
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:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Powerlifting
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
The CHS athletic program is currently under the leadership of athletic director and head football coach, Brent Finney. The school's teams compete in state championship series tournaments sponsored by the UIL.
UIL District Alignment (2022-2023)
For football, CHS competes in Conference 3A, Division II, Region 4, District 13:
Clifton High School
Buffalo High School
Elkhart High School
Lexington High School
Florence High School
Rogers High School
For other sports, CHS competes in Conference 3A, Region 3, District 17:
Clifton High School
Grandview High School
Harmony School of Innovation-Waco
Keene High School
Maypearl High School
West High School
Whitney High School
State Bound
Football -
1967(1A)
Marching Band -
Appearances: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2001. 2007.
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