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Clarksville's Clarksville High School is a public school serving 1314 students in grades 9-12.

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This is my daughters junior year at Clarksville High and it has been a good...
We are new to TN and my child attends this school now. I would have to say...
I only attended CHS for one year, but now that I am out of high school and...
I am a proud CHS graduate. The academics are strong as well as the activities.
Clarksville High School is a great school. I have 3 kids going through it....

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75% of students at this school are White.

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Posted February 11, 2013

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This is my daughters junior year at Clarksville High and it has been a good experience. There are lots of clubs, sports, band and choir to participate in and I love the way the school encourages school spirit. Overall a great school.
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Posted March 27, 2012

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We are new to TN and my child attends this school now. I would have to say they are too strict at this school. I understand rules are in place for safety reasons but somethings are a little too much. When I was in high school back many years ago in a different state of course, it was somewhat fun. My child is not having any kind of fun at this school. The way they grade here also is crazy. My sons involved in sports so thats what keeps him going. The principal is heartless, dont care to talk with her again if Im lucky. Its a beautiful school though will give them that. Its newer. Just seems that they dont have fun things for them to do like dances, etc.. Its ran like a military school if you ask me.
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Posted July 27, 2011

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I only attended CHS for one year, but now that I am out of high school and have attended a local private school, I have a very good opinion of CHS. Although there is the inescapable drama of high school and favoritism towards sports stars, these are not as big as they could be. Of course there is an elite set of kids that gets a great deal of recognition, but that doesn't matter most of the time. The teachers (for the most part) are witty and understanding, and dole out challenging work every day. There's a lot of opportunities to make friends on sports teams and in clubs - I just wish I had come back to CHS my senior year! This is probably the best school in Clarksville. My only real complaint - No swimming pool, and the guidance counselors are hard to get to.
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Posted July 30, 2010

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I am a proud CHS graduate. The academics are strong as well as the activities. While at CHS I had many opportunties including going to London, and Orlando. As far as those who say not any 'gifted' programs or extra help, have you tried checking with guidance? There are many AP classes and teachers who are more than willing to go the extra mile to help students. I know this because many of them are friends or parents of my friends. High School is what you make of it.

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Posted June 30, 2009

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Clarksville High School is a great school. I have 3 kids going through it. Too bad for the couple of negative comments here on this site. My kids have been successful and have enjoyed their experience. The curriculum is rigorous and relevant. They are on track to attend college, and all are involved in extracurricular activities. High School is what you put into it...hard work and effort do pay off.
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Posted April 11, 2009

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Clarksville High School is average...there are fights. I had issues in trying to get a tutor because they don't have a program for that. I had to ask the teachers to stay after school--only one stayed after to help me. I was failing, and no one wanted to help because they thought I was another 'lost cause,' but I was REALLY begging them. Once that didn't work I just did extra activities on the side(band and chorus) but in the end I dropped out because I felt like a lot of the teachers have given up. The whole(no child left behind is a crock!)
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Posted February 4, 2009

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It is a great school. The teams are great and every teacher does there job. It is a good school academically and physically.
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Posted July 7, 2008

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It was great...both academically adn athletically. I was always challenged both in the classroom and on the field. They paid attention to individual needs and built leaders, not followers. Please dismiss the negative view. 2 and half years....lol, some of us stayed in school.

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Posted July 7, 2008

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i recently graduated from clarksville high. it was the best school around, and i attend MCHS & RHS. Visited the rest of them, but out of all i liked clarksville high. the faculty, students, teachers, were the best ever. there were a few confrontations with teachers never understanding and losing paperwork from the students, other than that, everything was good. i loved the enviroment! our basketball team was by far the best ever, and shall continue with coach ted young.
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Posted February 29, 2008

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I could beg to differ with the review below. I went there for 2 and a half years. I almost failed a class because the teacher was off getting sick becuase she decided to have a 5th kid. Not the best if u ask me and the school enviroment, ughhh, too many fights and it was never really all that clean. Do something before more kids drop out!!!

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Posted July 6, 2006

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I am About to be a Junior at Clarksville High school and i couldnt imagine going to a better school. The Teachers treat the Students as if they were their own kids. I have learned so much at Clarksville High school, they even teach alot of life skills at clarksville high. This may be the best high school in the country!
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Grade level

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

67%

2011

77%

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

21%

2011

English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

n/a

English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

357 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

2011

19%

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

87%

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

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English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

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2011

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Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

42%

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

81%

2011

65%

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

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2011

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English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

40%

English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

98%

Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

88%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

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Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

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2011

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Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

18%

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

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2011

36%

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

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English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

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Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	63%
African American	58%
Hispanic	60%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	70%

Algebra II

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a

Biology I

All Students	67%
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Students with disabilities	n/a

English 2

All Students	21%
African American	0%
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Students with disabilities	n/a

English 3

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a

English I

All Students	75%
African American	59%
Hispanic	80%
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	25%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

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Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	9%
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	12%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	0%

Algebra II

All Students	87%
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

Biology I

All Students	56%
African American	41%
Hispanic	42%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	26%

English 2

All Students	74%
African American	52%
Hispanic	81%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	33%

English 3

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

English I

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

Algebra II

All Students	42%
African American	28%
Hispanic	53%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Biology I

All Students	81%
African American	60%
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	n/a

English 2

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

English 3

All Students	40%
African American	23%
Hispanic	54%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	0%

English I

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

Algebra II

All Students	18%
African American	9%
Hispanic	n/a
White	23%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Biology I

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a

English 2

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a

English 3

All Students	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Grade

Ethnicity

Other groups

By grade

Grade 9
 
6
Grade 10
 
7
Grade 11
 
8
Grade 12
 
8
All students
 
7

By ethnicity

African American
 
4
Hispanic
 
8
White
 
8
All students
 
7

By other groups

Economically disadvantaged
 
5
Students with disabilities
 
2
All students
 
7

Students
Teachers

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	75%	68%
Black	19%	25%
Hispanic	3%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	2%
American Indian/Alaska Native	0%	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	24%	N/A	50%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	19	N/A	15

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

English I

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

English I

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

English I

U.S. History

Writing

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

English I

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

English I

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Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

English 2

English 3

English I

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Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology I

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