Clifton High School (Clifton, 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. 2011. 2014. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023 Finals: 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2023 https://realignment.uiltexas.org/alignments/2020/3AVB2020.pdf In 1995, the women's volleyball team lost to Jewett Leon (Scores: 15-9; 15-7) in the conference 2A state semi-finals. Activities CHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student involvement. These activities include: UIL Academic Competitions Marching Band Theater (One Act Play) Journalism Speech Debate Science Math English/Literature National Honor Society L.I.F.E. (Christian Student Organization) Student Council FFA Cheerleading Interact (Rotary International) Robotics Team BEST Robotics FIRST Lego League Traditions After winning home football games, each player on the Clifton High School football team takes a turn ringing the victory bell on the north side of Cub Stadium. The victory bell on the north side of Cub Stadium is rung by each graduating senior immediately after the graduation ceremony. The Clifton High School Fight Song is to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March. The CHS Fight Song is played frequently at football games, pep-rallies and graduation. Clifton High School does not have words for the CHS Fight Song. The Clifton High School Song is an original composition by a Clifton High School student. This song is a slow ballad. With the accompaniment of the CHS band, it is typically sung at all football games and pep-rallies, as well as graduation. Clifton High School song The Clifton High School yearbook is called "The Old Mill," named after a historic mill built in Clifton on the Bosque River after the American Civil War. Notable alumni Bobby Joe Conrad - former NFL player Bernie Erickson - former NFL player Josh Grelle - voice actor Ray Sadler - former Major League Baseball player References External links Clifton ISD